10 Dream Beaches in the Mexican Caribbean

14.05.2024 - 19:41 / travelpulse.com / Isla Mujeres / Riviera Maya / Juan Antonio Oso Oseguera

When talking about the Mexican Caribbean, you immediately think of the turquoise color of the sea, the beaches of fine and soft sand, the jungle, and the great archaeological sites of the Mayan culture that, like Tulum, loom imposing perched on cliffs on the seashore.

If you are thinking about a trip to these beautiful lands, get ready to know some of the best beaches not only in Mexico but in the world. Are you ready?

This beach is considered among the 20 best beaches in the world. It is located on the northern tip of Isla Mujeres, just 45 minutes by boat from Cancun. At a depth of just 60 centimeters, you can walk offshore, and the water will barely reach your knees, making it ideal for children and non-swimmers. It is like being in a giant white sand and turquoise blue pool.

To get there from Cancun, you can take a boat at the Marina of Puerto Juarez or at the Embarcadero del Puente Calinda, at kilometer 4 of the hotel zone. There are also boats that cross to Isla Mujeres, and the price is about $4 per person.

It is also an ideal place to eat seafood and watch a beautiful sunset. After your visit to Playa Norte, you can tour the island on a motorcycle or rent a golf cart.

North Beach, Isla Mujeres. (Photo Credit: Giongi63/Adobe)

Akumal is a dream beach, ideal for taking a book, drinking your favorite beer, and relaxing under a palm tree by the sea.

Akumal means "home of turtles," thousands of them come to these beautiful beaches every year to lay their eggs on the beach, so you must be careful not to rest or step on turtle nests, although they are always delimited. Its beaches are characterized by fine sand, and in front of these is one of the best reefs for snorkeling or diving. You will find facilities for these activities and other water sports.

To get to Akumal, you need to take Highway 307 from Cancun towards Felipe Carrillo Puerto, passing Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, Paa-maul, La Gloria, San Lorenzo, Xpu-há and. About 27 kilometers before reaching Tulum, you will find Akumal.

There are cabs (the rate varies according to where you are in the Riviera Maya), but there are also second-class buses that you can take on the highway and ask to be dropped off in the town of Akumal.

Tulum, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Irina/Adobe)

The beaches of Tulum, both in the archaeological zone and in the town, are among the best in the world. Along these beaches, you can find small boutique hotels and cabins where staying is much more than a luxury because its natural environment invites you to reflect on life, walks, and how to rest more often.

Tulum is located 80 kilometers south of Cancun. If you visit the archaeological site simultaneously, you can enjoy its small but very nice beach (arrive early in winter to take