The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 5 guides that rank for "best beaches in mexico"
Named by 3 of 51. Isla MujeresA small island about 13 km off Cancun, popular as a day trip away from Cancun's crowds.Playa Norte suits swimming, relaxing and a cocktail, and the coast has coral reefs for divers and snorkelers.Best time to visit Isla MujeresBest beaches in Isla Mujeres
Named by 3 of 52. TulumTulum pairs white sand and clear water with well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city.Playa Paraiso is named the best beach in Tulum, and Tulum is a bit quieter than nearby Cancun.Best time to visit TulumBest beaches in Tulum
Named by 2 of 53. SayulitaOne of the best surfing towns in Mexico, with chances for beginners and pros.The main beach is crowded but clean, and beaches get quieter the farther north you go.
Named by 2 of 54. Punta MitaA peninsula surrounded by ocean on three sides with nine miles of coastline, suited to people wanting privacy.Punta Mita adds private-feeling coves to a trip around Sayulita.
Named by 2 of 55. La Paz (Playa Balandra)Balandra has white sand and shallow water that works for snorkeling, kayaking and relaxing.Balandra is a shallow bowl ringed by desert hills, with visitor caps, so arrive early.
Named by 2 of 56. Isla HolboxA quiet island with no cars, reached by ferry, about 26 miles long and one mile wide.Known for sandbars at low tide, bioluminescence at night and mangrove kayaking.
8. ZihuatanejoA relaxed Pacific coast town where visitors and locals mix, with a bay sheltered from storms.Playa la Ropa is about a mile long with mild waves, and Playa las Gatas is good for snorkeling.
10. Playa del CarmenVisitors like its coral reefs, palm trees and nightlife in a former fishing village.
11. Bahia ConcepcionA coast of coves with swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaking, where many visitors camp.
12. AkumalCalm, family-friendly water with seagrass meadows that draw sea turtles.
13. Cabo San Lucas (Playa del Amor)Reached by boat from the marina; swim only on the bay side because the Pacific side is usually unsafe.
15. YelapaA cove reachable only by boat, with jungle, a beach and waterfall hikes.
16. Puerto EscondidoZicatela has big waves for experts, while Carrizalillo is a cove with gentler waves for casual swims.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Mexico.