Mexico is a world apart. A country full of zest for life and passion, it also has some incredible beaches to visit. You really can't wrong with a sumer vacation in Mexico, as you can find whatever your heart desires on your next beach getaway. Here are 20 of the best beach spots you shouldn't miss in Mexico.
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Whether you are looking to get away from it all or an active surfing holiday, in Mexico you'll find the spot that is just right for you. What could be better than a great beach, delicious food, friendly locals and some tequila? All you need to do is choose a spot and enjoy the wonders that this country will offer you. Just pack a bathing suit!
Take a look at this list of 20 of the top beaches in Mexico for inspiration. I assure you that after reading through it, you'll want to book your next vacation right away.
Playa Akumal, Quintana Roo: A beautiful bay sits only a few miles from all the action.
People have been traveling to Cancun for years to experience great night life and cheap drinks on the beach, but if you are looking for a truly stunning beach in the area look no further than Akumal.
Playa Akumal, Quintana Roo: You can also experience some of the most amazing sea life.
If you are into snorkling and diving, Akumal will be one of the most striking spots you can find this side of the equator.
Balandra Bay, Baja California Sur: Miles of a peaceful beach make for the best family getaway.
Traveling with kids? No problem. Balandra Bay offers a calm respite from the rest of the world where you can safely enjoy your vacation worry-free.
Balandra Bay, Baja California Sur: A natural reserve offering some of the clearest waters in the country is not to be missed.
The beach is known for its indigenous rock formation called diamond rock. There are no amenities by the shore, so you can enjoy a long strip of quiet and clean beach space.
Bucerias, Nayarit: This is perhaps the most real expat experience in all of Mexico.
Bucerias is a haven for US retirees. Go there for the wonderful sandy beach, the amazing food, and the comfort of all the services needed to enjoy the best expat experience.
Bucerias, Nayarit: A great artisanal market is right off the boardwalk.
Bucerias is also known for its local boarwalk market, where you can haggle to your heart's content to buy clothing, wodden artifacts and other souvenirs.
Cancun, Quintana Roo: One good thing about the overdevelopment in Cancun is its beautiful infrastructure.
It's definitely not for everybody, but being in one of the most commercialized beach areas in the country, Cancun offers some of the luxury visitors may require and not find in other beaches in Mexico.
Cancun, Quinta Roo: The waters in Cancun are still a magnificent sight.
No amount of crazy spring breakers have been able to run down the sheer natural beauty of this beach town.
Costa Alegre, Jalisco: A haven for the active vacation enthuasiast looking to hike and enjoy nature.
Costa Alegre is formed by a group of beaches in the Pacific coast with one of the best active-vacation offerings in the country.
Costa Alegre, Jalisco: Hiking, diving and many other activities are enjoyed daily by visitors.
Just a stone throw's away from Puerto Vallarta, Costa Alegra has everything you may need to enjoy your vacation, unless what you are into is lying by the pool sipping mojitos. Then, you should go somewhere else.
Los Cabos, Baja California: This wonderful beach town exploded into a touristic haven in the early 90s.
When Acapulco was Mexico's favorite beach, in came Los Cabos and immediately took over. The stunning views of the Pacific Coast make a visit totally worthwhile.
Los Cabos, Baja California: Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo offer everything a visitor may need for a perfect vacation.
The stunning beaches are in Cabo San Lucas, and the night life and hip shops in San Jose del Cabo. A vacation to Los Cabos has something for everybody.
Maroma Beach, Quintana Roo: 30 miles from Cancun you can find this peaceful slice of heaven.
It's still not very well known to tourists and that adds to its charm. It's a high-end strip with some of the top boutique resorts in the Caribbean.
Maroma Beach, Quintana Roo: A place to relax and leave all your worldly worries behind.
Go to Maroma Beach, lay in the sun, enjoy a cold drink, and just let the world keep turning round without giving it too much thought.
Mismaloya, Jalisco: A great natural nook sitting within driving distance of Puerto Vallarta.
Its natural beauty will make your trip to Mismaloya unforgettable. Skip the touristic areas and go there for true relaxation.
Mismaloya, Jalisco: This small fishing village offers some of the best authentic cuisine in the area.
Take a walk through its pristine sand and sit at one of the many small huts along the beach to enjoy some of the best food with local flavor in the area.
Nayarit: You will go for the surfing but stay for the stunning views.
Stuck in the capital of the best known surfing communities in Mexico, Nayarit offers striking views and wonderful sunsets.
Nayarit: Often missed by tourist, its rocky coast is something to admire.
The arch is only one of the many natural sites that pop up all along the Nayarit coast. They alone make the trip worthwile.
Playa de la Ropa, Guerrero: This is a postcard-ready beach only a few miles away from Ixtapa.
It's the official water sports beach of the area. However, you must be careful: the local river opens up at one end of the beach, and crocodiles are known inhabit the area.
Playa de la Ropa, Guerrero: A beautiful town has developed around this wonderful strip of beach.
Playa de la Ropa was once and unexplored area only know to adventure-seeking surfers, but the sheer beauty of the place has given way to a wonderful and laid-back community that will delight you.
Playa del Amor, Jalisco: This quaint nook of a beach is easily accessed by boat.
It has become one of the most famous beaches in Mexico and tourists from Cabo San Lucas don't miss the chance to visit it daily.
Playa del Amor, Jalisco: The natural rock formations in the area will surely leave you breathless.
This is a place you need to explore in depth, not just go to lay on the beach.
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo: Perhaps a bit overcrowded, but it still maintains its charm.
Playa del Carmen remains a tourists favorite because it is so easily accessible from the Unites States East coast, but it has become somewhat overcrowded in recent years.
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo: However, it still maintains its natural charm and surprisingly clear Caribbean waters.
There's no real way to describe the beauty of the water in Playa del Carmen. You have to see it to believe it.
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca: If you are into surfing, look no further.
It's truly incredible to see how Puerto Escondido's beautiful beach has brought Oaxaca to the forefront of the surfing world in the last few years.
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca: There is also a multitude of well-preserved natural gems to be explored.
But if surfing is not your thing, worry not. Puerto Escondido also boasts great and wonderful natural treasures you can visit.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco: A truly espectacular man-made urbanization in this heavenly beach.
Puerto Vallarta has great potential, but the development of the area brought it to the next level without a doubt.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco: The lax construction laws make it possible to enjoy hotel amenities inches away from the ocean.
This may not be great in the long run from a sustainability perspective, but since the construction code in the 80s and 90s allowed it, you may as well enjoy it while you can.
Rosarito Beach, Baja California: This is the typical image you think of when talking about Rosarito, but don't let that deceive you.
Rosarito's proximity to the United States does make for congested public beaches, but go there and you'll find a stunning shore and a booming cultural scene that deserves to be enjoyed.
Rosarito Beach, Baja California: There are also some hidden gems you may have not heard about.
Las Rocas is one of them. A natural staircase leads you to this strip of rocks off the shore, but be careful if the tide rises. You may be stuck there for a while.
Sayulita, Nayarit: When James Taylor wrote "Mexico", he must have been thinking of Sayulita.
This beach is the perfect spot to unwind and leave your worries behind. Just like James Taylor suggests in his song.
Sayulita, Nayarit: A virgin strip of beach offers amazing views to the photography enthusiasts.
In case you are want a more active getaway, there is no shortage of incredible cliffs and stunning views for those inclined toward photography.
Troncones, Guerrero: You should make it a point to visit before the world discovers it.
Very close to Zihuatanejo, Trocones is surprinsingly underdeveloped, oozing great local charm.
Trocones, Guerrero: Make sure you visit if you want to experience a beach town with true Mexican flavor.
The spot is idilic and seems to be taken straight out of a romantic movie.
Tulum, Quintana Roo: It is considered by most --and with reason-- the best beach in Mexico.
It may be a gap in the ozone layer, but in Tulum light is simply more powerful and bright than in any other spot along the Yucantan Peninsula's shoreline. It makes for a wonderful sight and it makes sense that some consider it the best beach in Mexico.
Tulum, Quintana Roo: A land rich in history has become a worldwide attraction.
Remnants of the Mayan Empire still pop up everywhere you look in the Yucatan, and so Tulum boasts a wonderful mix of history and luxury that makes it ever so attracting to tourists from every corner of the planet.
Yelapa, Jalisco: Get ready to step back in time when you visit Yelapa.
Stunning natural views and wild horses running free. Are we sure it's still the 21st century?
Yelapa, Jalisco: If the beach is not enough, don't miss the chance to visit the surrounding rainforest.
The perfect mix of lush greenery and sandy beaches make Yelapa the perfect vacation spot.
Zipolite, Oaxaca: A haven for the true hippies at heart that still exist worldwide.
Zipolite was known as a free loving beach in the 60s and 70s, and it still retains most of its uninhibited charm from those days.
Zipolite, Oaxaca: Surfers from all over the world go there in search of its furious currents.
Its powerful water currents are known all over the world, and so many surfers looking for a thrill will visit it year round for that very reason.
