Best beaches in Mexico: what are they and where are they?

 Best beaches in Mexico: what are they and where are they?

Crystal clear water, ideal temperature, exuberant vegetation. Here, the best beaches in Mexico to enjoy with pleasure and safety.

When we think of vacations, the beach option always revolves around our heads. Without a doubt, the sea is an irresistible destination for many. If you're looking for somewhere to go and feel like daydreaming, treat yourself to some of the most spectacular options in the Caribbean. We tell you which are the best beaches in Mexico and where they are.

Mexico gives paradisiacal scenarios. Between Mayan ruins and incredibly green tropical forests, its territory is home to some of the best beaches in the world, bathed by the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and, on the west coast, the Gulf of California.

Best beaches in Mexico

The sea, the beach, the sand, the sun... Nature. Beach destinations without synonymous with pleasure, rest and fun, and the Mexican coasts bring together all of this and much more with one yapa: they allow you to take a getaway to visit some of the most famous ruins in the world. They are a handful of hours from amazing places.

It is that, due to its geography as particular as it is generous, the Mexican coasts gather a wonderful range of colors. Sands and seas of various shades, lush jungles, high clayey rocks and ancient archaeological ruins.

Mexico is beautiful wherever you look at it. We put together a list with the best Mexican beaches where you can enjoy a refreshing vacation with your partner or family.

Mexican Caribbean beaches

On the coasts of Mexico you can enjoy the warm and transparent waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here, the best options:

Akumal Beach, Riviera Maya

Located in the Riviera Maya, it is a beautiful beach, where in addition to being able to do activities such as swimming or snorkeling, you will be able to see some turtles lay their eggs on the beach, since it is their favorite place to lay their eggs.

Another of the nearby attractions is a natural reef where you can practice diving and admire the abundant marine life that inhabits this place.

North Beach, Isla Mujeres

It is located on Isla Mujeres and is one of the most recognized worldwide, especially for its crystal clear waters. It is a stretch of white sand surrounded by a natural pool.

Lying down to sunbathe on the velvety sand of this beach is an irresistible temptation due to its extraordinary softness and whiteness.

The sand of Playa Norte plunges into the sea gently and with such a slight incline that you can walk for tens of meters without the water passing past your waist.

The color of the sand, the crystal clear water, and the slope combine to give the sea a hue that we can define as "endless turquoise."

Punta Maroma, Playa del Carmen

Punta Maroma is located in "the Heart" of the Riviera Maya. It is 15 kilometers from Playa del Carmen and has a jungle entrance, full of palm trees, which ends in an immaculate white beach, which contrasts with the turquoise of the water, giving a postcard landscape.

It is a destination that offers a great variety of aquatic activities, due to the pleasant temperature of the water and the great variety of species that color the immense reefs that guard its coasts. Before you go, ask about the costs because, although the beach is public, the access is so particular that there is a charge for passing.

Paradise Beach, Tulum

If you are looking to forget everything and be in contact with nature, this is your option. If Eden exists, it surely looks like Playa Paraíso. It is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, framed by the ancient ruins of Tulum, which you can see just 1 km away. It is one of the most beautiful destinations in the country, in the state of Quintana Roo.

The imposing Mayan ruins, located on a cliff that rises imposingly in front of the Caribbean Sea, create a magical contrast that you will never forget

At its feet, under the cliff, Playa del Paraíso unfolds, a jewel of the Riviera Maya that combines in perfect doses the turquoise blue of the sea, with white sands and the intense green of the palm trees.

And there is more: it is a perfect place for diving lovers, since it has one of the largest coral reefs in the world. Undoubtedly an Eden to disconnect and rest. Surely you already know which is the best beach in the Riviera Maya, right?

Delfines Beach, Cancun

Its Blue Flag certification endorses it as one of the best in the world thanks to its outstanding environmental education, water quality and services. It is located in Cancun, which is one of the most equipped beach destinations, with modern attractions and comfortable services so you can rest with the best services.

Playa Delfines is one of the unmissable pearls of the Aztec country and is the favorite of the locals. Its turquoise waters make tourists fall in love and it is the one chosen by those who love waves.

The area has a wide range of hotels and restaurants and is very well connected to other beaches and super attractive shopping areas.

El Cielo Beach, Cozumel

Located about 50 kilometers from Cancun, Cozumel Island is the chosen destination for diving. It has the second largest coral reef barrier in the world and its waters receive 4 million tourists every year.

In this majestic setting, Playa El Cielo stands out, an incredible sandbank surrounded by turquoise and crystalline waves, where you can see a large number of starfish with the naked eye.

Mexican Pacific beaches

In the Aztec country you can also immerse yourself in the intense blue of the bays of the Pacific Ocean. The recommended beaches on the west coast are:

Hidden Beach of Islas Marietas

Playa Escondida or Playa del Amor is located in the Riviera Nayarit, which is located in the west of Mexico. It is one of the most famous beaches in Mexico. The area has more than 300 kilometers of coastline bathed by the Pacific Ocean and has an international airport in Puerto Vallarta.

The most attractive thing about Playa Escondida is that it is located in the middle of a natural formation of paradisiacal charm, located in the Marietas Islands National Park. As it is a protected natural reserve, access is limited and overnight stays are not allowed.

To get to this heavenly corner, the tourist lives an incredible experience: you have to take a boat to Isla Redonda, swim for about 10 minutes to a natural tunnel on one side of the rocks and wait until the tide goes out to cross it. Quite an adventure.

Acapulco Beaches

It is another of the most visited destinations in the country. The city is divided into three tourist areas: Traditional Acapulco, which covers the old part of the port; Acapulco Dorado, which is the one with the highest tourist influx; and Acapulco Diamante, which is the newest area of ​​the city.

Its coasts have very nice beaches, although there are two that get all the applause: Icacos and Revolcadero. Pichilingue, Hornos, Condesa, Caleta y Caletilla, Manzanillo, Tlacopanocha and Majahua are also beautiful.

Nuevo Vallarta Beach (Nayarit)

Nuevo Vallarta is another of the recommended tourist places in Mexico. It has many kilometers of beach and an exclusive residential area, which combines luxury with natural beauty. It is a mecca for ecotourism and a paradise for golf lovers.

Puerto Escondido (Oaxaca)

This beautiful port city on the Pacific Ocean is bordered by large rock formations covered in nature. Among its beaches with good waves, Zicatela stands out, which is considered one of the best beaches in Mexico for surfing, with waves that reach 6 meters in height. It has gray sands, with a steep slope.

The area also has beaches with gentle waves, ideal for snorkeling. The most famous are Manzanillo, Angelito and Carrizalillo.