The Mexican country enjoys more than 11,100 kilometers of coastline, which are bathed by the intense blue of the Pacific Ocean, the sheltered Gulf of California, the beautiful coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and the crystal clear and warm waves of the Caribbean Sea.
Between so much expanse where blue and white merge, it seems complicated to design the ideal route. Undoubtedly, that will always depend on one’s tastes and preferences, but from here we want to show you our favorites, of course without detracting from many other jewels that delight travelers.
Balandra Beach, Baja California
About 40 minutes from La Paz, in Lower California, We find this marvel that combines turquoise and calm waters and white sands sheltered by copper hills. The difficult access, shallow depth, serenity and clarity of the environment make it a particularly recommended place to relax, kayak or practice snorkeling. Its hallmark is a mushroom-shaped rock formation, which has been sculpted over the centuries by the gentle waves.
Love Beach, Baja California
Cabo San Lucas is a coastal town located at the southern tip of Baja California, where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez join hands. After leaving the marina behind, we will arrive at Playa del Amor and the famous natural rock arch that can be crossed at low tide. The transparency of the waters is ideal for contemplating tropical fish from a boat with a glass bottom or simply for sailing in an ocean that seems endless.
Love beach
Beaches of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
About 7 and a half hours southwest from Mexico City we arrive at Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, a traditionally fishing town that has been consolidating itself as a tourist destination. In this region, the Pacific coast presents us with different options to enjoy the sun. Among all of them, we could highlight: Playa La Ropa, very suitable for water sports such as windsurfing, paragliding or fishing; Playa Larga, whose dimensions are very conducive to horseback riding while admiring the immensity of the ocean; and Playa Varadero, located on Isla Ixtapa, a small oasis for divers.
By the way, legend has it that the name of La Ropa Beach It is due to the shipwreck of a Spanish ship near the coast, which led to the arrival on the shore of fine silks from the Far East.
Also, as a curiosity to say that Zihuatanejo was the place where Andy Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins in the famous film The Life Chain, dreamed of opening a small and humble hotel the day he was released.
Hidden Beach, Nayarit
This uniquely charming natural formation is located in the Marietas Islands National Park. Access to it can already be considered an adventure, since you will have to take a boat to Isla Redonda, swim for about 10 minutes to a natural tunnel and wait for the tide to go out to cross it. Once there, you will feel that all the effort has been worth it: white sands and transparent water, in a magical environment caused by years and years of slow erosion. An idyllic setting that will be a pleasure for your senses.
HIDDEN BEACH, NAYARIT
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Puerto Escondido is a maritime town on the Pacific known for its spectacular coastlines and busy nightlife. You will be able to enjoy a large number of beaches for all tastes: some more familiar, others more inaccessible, others more recommended for lovers of fauna and flora… Perhaps the best known is Zicatela Beach, due to being a world reference for surfing, with annual championships and waves of up to 6 meters.
Akumal, Quintana Roo
In the Mayan language the word akumal means “place of turtles” which is a clear sign that this animal comes here annually to spawn. The possibility of seeing this species up close and witnessing the birth of its young is a sublime experience in itself. Even if your trip is during a different period, you will be able to enjoy an ecosystem of white sand, coral reefs, vast coconut plantations, caves, underground rivers and calm and crystalline waters that make it an enviable destination.
Akumal
Delfines Beach, Quintana Roo
Cancun is the tourist city par excellence of the country, since it has a wide range of hotels, restaurants for all tastes and budgets, an enviable climate and exceptional communication by air through its international airport. But one would have to wonder if all of the above would have happened if it had not had its incredible beaches. Among all of them we highlight Dolphin Beach, the favorite for the locals, which has turquoise waters and fine sand that will surely make you fall in love. If you are lucky, you will be able to see dolphins from the same shore.
El Cielo Beach, Quintana Roo
The Cozumel Island of the Caribbean Sea, located opposite Playa del Carmen, is the quintessential destination for divers from the American continent, which receives some 4 million tourists a year. In the middle of this Eden, we discovered one of the most spectacular beaches in the country: “El Cielo”. Its name is so because when you dive and open your eyes you will be able to see a large number of sea stars in its crystalline waters.
DOLFINES BEACH, QUINTANA ROO
North Beach, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
North Beach is located in Isla Mujeres, whose legend says that it was named in this way due to the high number of female figures that the Spanish found in their landing. Its Caribbean waters are very calm and crystalline, and the shallow depth will allow you to enter up to 200 meters without the water exceeding your waist.
Paradise Beach, Quintana Roo
It is about that Caribbean beach that we fantasize about from our homes: the white sand merges with the turquoise water, and everything mixes in perfect harmony with movie palm trees. If that’s not enough for you, the imposing Tulum Archaeological Zone It is one step away, and in it you can enjoy a pinch of the Mayan culture in all its splendor. Surely this postcard stamp will remain engraved in your retina forever.
NORTH BEACH, ISLA MUJERES
Los Algodones, Sonora
Its name delicately illustrates the sensation that we will appreciate in this infinite place. The sand dunes seem to slowly caress this calm environment, ideal for practicing volleyball or snorkeling in its crystal clear waters. Although alternatively reading a book and contemplating the bay accompanied by one or two margaritas can be an incredible plan.
Emerald Coast, Veracruz
With 20 kilometers of toasted sand and calm, blue-green waters, this Veracruz beach is considered a great destination for ecotourism lovers. The exuberant vegetation that protects it hides a large number of bird species, although we can also enjoy numerous marine animals in the mangroves originating from the confluence of the Filobobos River with the Gulf of Mexico.
Pink Beach, Yucatan
Thousands of curious people come every year to this pink salt mine located in Río Lagartos, a color acquired by microorganisms, bacteria and the high salt concentration of the place. The site is especially popular during the flamingo season, which leaves a unique stamp in its wake.