The 12 most beautiful beaches of Mexico

Mexico has more than 11,000 kilometers of coastline, not counting the islands. From the south, the beaches of the Pacific Ocean stretch, and in the central part of the country, the Gulf of Mexico belonging to the Atlantic Ocean cuts into the mainland. The eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula has access to the Caribbean Sea, while the northern part of the Baja California Peninsula forms the Sea of Cortez. Which Mexican beaches are the most beautiful? Which region to choose for surfing and which one for relaxation or swimming with children? Below we present the 12 most beautiful beaches in Mexico and we assure you that every tourist will find something for themselves in this country.

 

Paradise bathing in Mexico – Punta Coco beach (Holbox Island, Quintana Roo)

Holbox Island is located north of the Yucatan Peninsula, between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. As there are no streets, only gravel roads, you can only move around the island on foot, by bicycle or by melex, which adds even more charm to the Caribbean landscapes. One of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches is located at the southern tip of Punta Coco. It is an ideal place for swimming and watching marine fauna – e.g. turtles. From April to October, tourists also come to Holbox to admire the phenomenon of bioluminescence at night.

 

Beaches in Mexico – see the sunset on Playa Blanca (Guerrero)

The state of Guerrero is known primarily for the oldest Mexican resort, Acapulco, eagerly chosen as a place of rest and fun by both foreign tourists and Mexicans themselves. The inhabitants of the city like to boast that it is on the beach in Acapulco that there are the most beautiful sunsets in the world! Also in the same state, but 200 km to the west, there is a real gem when it comes to beaches in Mexico – the coast around the town of Zihuatanejo. One of the most beautiful and most visited is Playa Blanca. White sand, palm groves and the open ocean… what more could you ask for?

 

Romantic Mazunte (Oaxaca)

Beaches Oaxaca is a state that boasts a wonderful and diverse coastline of the Pacific Ocean. Puerto Escondido is a mecca for surfers and one of backpackers’ favourites. Huatulco offers more elegant hotels and restaurants.  On the other hand, Mazunte, located a few hours away, has extremely romantic beaches, ideal for admiring the sunset. It is eagerly visited by couples in love and nature lovers, because there is a Mexican Turtle Center. In the period from July to December, on one of the beaches in Mexico (Playa Escobilla) you can observe hatching turtles that are trying to get to the ocean.

 

Mexican San Carlos beach (Sonora) for a family vacation

This beach, less known among Europeans, located in the north of Mexico, is the main tourist center of the state of Sonora. The water in the Sea of Cortez has the perfect temperature, and the waves are not as strong as in the ocean, which is why it is an ideal place for families with children. While bathing, you can admire the mountains and the water at the same time. Along the coast, there are cozy hotels and good quality restaurants offering delicious fish and seafood, which are part of the Mexican cuisine. San Carlos is a small town and, apart from holidays, there are no crowds.

 

Playa del Amor (Cabo San Lucas, Lower Southern California) – love blooms on this Mexican beach!

Mexico’s „Beach of Love” is the most iconic place in the state of Baja California Sur, located at the very southern tip of the California Peninsula. It is there that the famous rock „arch” is located, where couples in love take pictures. Local companies offer boat trips where you can admire other rock formations and sandy coastline. It is also an ideal place for canoeing, diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.

 

Costa Esmeralda (Veracruz) – a beach in Mexico for sports fans

Costa Esmeralda (Spanish: Emerald Coast) owes its name to the beautiful color of the water. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the 50-kilometer coast is a paradise for lovers of water sports and nature – in addition to beautiful Mexican beaches, you can see mangrove forests and the Ciénega del Fuerte park. The coast of Veracruz is not as popular with foreigners as the big Mexican resorts, so you can get to know the local culture and feel a more homely atmosphere there.

 

Mexican Beaches You Must „Discover” – Playa Escondida (Playa del Amor), Nayarit

“Playa del Amor” is also called “Hidden” for a reason – it is hidden in a collapsed rock, and you can only get to it by passing through an underwater tunnel. It is located on one of the islands of the Las Marietas archipelago and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The authorities have introduced a daily limit of visitors to the island, which makes it even more attractive.

 

Nuevo Vallarta (Nayarit) – beach in Mexico with a mountain view

The Puerto Vallarta resort became famous in the 1960s, when the whole world watched the romance of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who settled in the state of Nayarit. Today, crowds of tourists come to this beautiful city to relax on the paradise beaches of Mexico. One of the most attractive is the one in Nuevo Vallarta – wide, clean, with gentle waves and mountain views. The farther from Puerto Vallarta, the smaller the coastal towns. It is also worth going to them before they turn into resorts.

 

Playa Paraiso (Riviera Maya) – exclusive areas and sandy beaches in Mexico

The eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, the so-called Riviera Maya has long been known and loved by tourists from all over the world. Lovers of all-inclusive holidays in Mexico can choose from hundreds of hotels scattered over over 100 kilometers of the coast, but also lovers of intimate, undeveloped beaches will find something for themselves. Playa Paraiso in Tulum is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico due to its turquoise water, light sand and gentle waves crashing on the cliffs. It is also worth going to places such as Xcacel, Akumal or Puerto Morelos to get to know the Mexican Caribbean in a local version.

 

Mexico’s Most Beautiful Beaches – Balandra (Lower California Southern)

Balandra beach has been recognized several times by tourists and industry magazines as the most beautiful beach not only in Mexico, but also in the whole world. This small beach near the town of La Paz on the California Peninsula is characterized by crystal clear water, interesting rock formations and a wealth of marine fauna. There are no restaurants or any trade there, because this area is listed as a UNESCO protected area. Calm, shallow water and desert-mountain landscapes around it attract tourists from all over the world every year.

 

A heavenly beach in Mexico – Boca del cielo (Chiapas)

Boca del Cielo means „entrance to heaven” in Spanish. And indeed, the beach in this region of Mexico is heavenly. There are no big hotels, loud clubs or hundreds of tourists here. Instead, you can rent a wooden hut and enjoy the beautiful wide beach with high waves away from civilization, lying on a hammock and drinking coconut water. There is no shortage of restaurants serving local delicacies – Boca del Cielo is a fishing village after all.

 

Unspoiled Mexican Beaches – Mazatlán (Sinalo)

Mazatlán boasts over 20 kilometers of sandy coastline. Although the state of Sinaloa itself is not one of the most popular, Mazatlán is undoubtedly one of the most visited resorts. The city has a recently renovated old town from the 19th century, but tourists are attracted primarily by the beautiful beaches in Mexico. Opposite the so-called Zona Dorada has 3 islands, only 1 of which is not a reserve, so you can visit it and swim on one of the beaches. Wonderful views are provided not only by the island itself, but also by the Mazatlán coast visible from it.