Coastal States of Mexico

Discover Mexico's 17 coastal states, each offering unique beaches, culture, and experiences. From the Pacific Coast to the Caribbean, explore diverse coastal destinations.

Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo

Caribbean • Capital: Chetumal

Home to Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum with pristine Caribbean beaches

42 beaches
8 cities

Popular destinations:

CancúnPlaya del CarmenTulum
Explore Quintana Roo
Yucatán
Yucatán

Caribbean • Capital: Mérida

Mayan heritage and beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches

24 beaches
5 cities

Popular destinations:

MéridaProgresoCelestún
Explore Yucatán
Campeche
Campeche

Gulf of Mexico • Capital: San Francisco de Campeche

Colonial charm on the Gulf with tranquil beaches and seafood

12 beaches
4 cities

Popular destinations:

Campeche CityIsla AguadaEdzná
Explore Campeche
Tabasco
Tabasco

Gulf of Mexico • Capital: Villahermosa

Lush wetlands meeting the Gulf; rivers, cacao, and coastal villages

10 beaches
5 cities

Popular destinations:

ParaísoDos BocasLa Venta Park-Museum
Explore Tabasco
Veracruz
Veracruz

Gulf of Mexico • Capital: Xalapa

Historic ports, rich cuisine, and long Gulf shoreline

35 beaches
10 cities

Popular destinations:

Veracruz CityBoca del RíoTlacotalpan
Explore Veracruz
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas

Gulf of Mexico • Capital: Ciudad Victoria

Wide sandy Gulf beaches and lively coastal promenades

14 beaches
6 cities

Popular destinations:

Playa MiramarTampicoMatamoros
Explore Tamaulipas
Jalisco
Jalisco

Pacific Coast • Capital: Guadalajara

Famous for Puerto Vallarta and traditional Mexican culture

25 beaches
6 cities

Popular destinations:

Puerto VallartaGuadalajaraTequila
Explore Jalisco
Oaxaca
Oaxaca

Pacific Coast • Capital: Oaxaca de Juárez

Rich indigenous culture and dramatic Pacific coastline

28 beaches
12 cities

Popular destinations:

Puerto EscondidoHuatulcoZipolite
Explore Oaxaca
Guerrero
Guerrero

Pacific Coast • Capital: Chilpancingo

Home to Acapulco and stunning Pacific beaches

32 beaches
7 cities

Popular destinations:

AcapulcoZihuatanejoTaxco
Explore Guerrero
Michoacán
Michoacán

Pacific Coast • Capital: Morelia

Untouched Pacific coves, surf, and vibrant colonial heritage

18 beaches
6 cities

Popular destinations:

Lázaro CárdenasCaleta de CamposMorelia
Explore Michoacán
Colima
Colima

Pacific Coast • Capital: Colima

Compact state with beloved beaches and volcanic landscapes

15 beaches
4 cities

Popular destinations:

ManzanilloPlaya de OroComala
Explore Colima
Nayarit
Nayarit

Pacific Coast • Capital: Tepic

Riviera Nayarit's surf towns and upscale bays

30 beaches
7 cities

Popular destinations:

SayulitaSan PanchoPunta de Mita
Explore Nayarit
Sinaloa
Sinaloa

Pacific Coast • Capital: Culiacán

Golden Pacific beaches and the port city of Mazatlán

26 beaches
8 cities

Popular destinations:

MazatlánIsla de la PiedraAltata
Explore Sinaloa
Sonora
Sonora

Pacific Coast • Capital: Hermosillo

Desert landscapes meeting the Sea of Cortez

20 beaches
6 cities

Popular destinations:

Puerto PeñascoSan CarlosBahía de Kino
Explore Sonora
Baja California
Baja California

Pacific Coast • Capital: Mexicali

Rugged Pacific and calm Sea of Cortez shores with wine country nearby

22 beaches
7 cities

Popular destinations:

EnsenadaRosaritoValle de Guadalupe
Explore Baja California
Baja California Sur
Baja California Sur

Pacific Coast • Capital: La Paz

Desert meets ocean with unique landscapes and marine life

38 beaches
4 cities

Popular destinations:

Cabo San LucasLa PazLoreto
Explore Baja California Sur
Chiapas
Chiapas

Pacific Coast • Capital: Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Southern jungles and remote Pacific beaches

12 beaches
8 cities

Popular destinations:

Puerto AristaBoca del CieloSan Cristóbal
Explore Chiapas