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Pacific coast
Surf towns, desert islands and jungle coves, from Baja down to Chiapas.
Mexico's beaches, sorted by what you actually want.
Playa Balandra, La PazA shallow bay north of La Paz.
Photo: Christopher Javier Cuenca García · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Los Arcos, MismaloyaLos Arcos, off Mismaloya, south of Puerto Vallarta.
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Three coasts
Pick a sea, then narrow it down
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Photo: Sasha India · CC BY 2.01 state · 223 beaches
Caribbean coast
Turquoise water, the reef and cenotes, from Cancún down the Riviera Maya to Bacalar.
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Gulf of Mexico
Old ports, long quiet beaches and flamingo lagoons, from Tamaulipas round to Yucatán.
Most visited
The beaches everyone reviews
Photo: René Bongard · CC BY-SA 3.0Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo · Playa
Playa Norte
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 23,897 reviews.
Playa Norte offers stunning views and calm waters.
- Excellent water
- Moderate crowds
Photo: Luisalvaz · CC0Rincón de Guayabitos, Nayarit · Playa
Guayabitos Beach
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 21,607 reviews.
- Good water
- Moderate crowds
Photo: ERVIN ESCOBAR · CC BY-SA 3.0Cancún, Quintana Roo · Playa
Playa Langosta
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 19,076 reviews.
- Excellent water
- Moderate crowds
Photo: Ivan Hernández · CC BY 2.0Acapulco, Guerrero · Playa
Playa Puerto Marqués
Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 16,954 reviews.
Playa Puerto Marqués offers a tranquil escape just east of Acapulco, nestled within the picturesque Puerto Marqués Bay.
- Fair water
- High crowds
Photo: Alfonzo Buscemi · CC BY 3.0Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo · Playa
Mamita's Beach Club
Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 16,635 reviews.
Enjoy the sun and good food right by the ocean.
- Excellent water
- Moderate crowds
Photo: panza.rayada · CC BY-SA 3.0Coastal states
Where most beach trips start
Caribe · 18.50° N · 88.30° W
Caribbean coast · 223 beaches
Quintana Roo
Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the reef-calmed Caribbean in between.
Photo: eurimaco · CC BY-SA 3.0Pacific coast · 117 beaches
Baja California Sur
Desert on two seas, from the Los Cabos resorts to the quiet bays around La Paz.
Photo: daryl_mitchell · CC BY-SA 2.0Pacific coast · 102 beaches
Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta's big bay, then the quiet coves of the Costalegre.
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Photo: Grisiproo · CC BY-SA 4.0Pacific coast · 140 beaches
Oaxaca
Surf towns and small beach pueblos, plus the food Oaxaca is known for.
Photo: KABAYEK · CC BY-SA 3.0Gulf of Mexico · 66 beaches
Veracruz
Old Gulf ports, seafood and son jarocho, with the Costa Esmeralda up north.
Blog
Reading for the trip
Photo: JGEP060205 · CC BY-SA 4.0Destination Guides
Best beaches in Baja California: 7 spots you can't miss
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