Cancun Beaches

Here are the best beaches in Cancun, so you know which one you is near your hotel, which is to have the best atmosphere and the most common activities you can do on the beaches of Cancun.

Whales Beach (Playa Ballenas). In this beach you can enjoy one of the best panoramic views of

Cancun and also stands out for its white sand and turquoise waters. This beach is perfect for sunbathing and practice some water sports is one of the busiest beaches of Cancun and is characterized by medium to large waves. This beach between Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc at km. 14 of the Cancun hotel zone.

Snail Beach (Playa Caracol). You are gentle waters and a low level of depth that makes it ideal for children can swim, or you can perform activities such as parasailing and jet sky, has a canteen and shops offering an endless array of items. Located at kilometer 8.5 of the Cancun hotel zone between Playa Langosta and Punta Cancún, next to the Xcaret bus terminal.

Chac-Mool Beach (Playa Chac-Mool). It is a calm surf beach and a large amount of sand where you can sunbathe while enjoying a refreshing drink and view the beautiful Caribbean Sea, has a restaurant bar with a palapa roof, you can also do activities like surf boats jet sky sail or practice. This beach is located at km 10 on the Cancun Hotel Zone against Bojorquez Lagoon.

Dolphins Beach (Playa Delfines). Also known as "El Mirador" at this beach can enjoy the beautiful view of the place, the Caribbean Sea and the Lagoon has a balcony where you can take pictures of the landscape characteristic of the Caribbean. The waves at this beach is strong so you should exercise caution when swimming. Visited by local people, is located at Km 18 of the Cancun hotel zone within walking distance of Punta Nizuc off the "Mayan Ruins El Rey".

Blue Seagull Beach (Playa Gaviota Azul). In this beach you can practice swimming and other water sports, with medium to large waves, with payment services such as dressing rooms, showers, and swimming pools. This beach is located at km. 18 behind Plaza Forum in Cancun's hotel zone, south of Punta Cancun.

Lobster Beach (Playa Langosta). One of the most visited beaches in Cancun as tourists, locals and foreigners, where you can practice different water sports have a restaurant, bar and shops. It is located at Km 5 Cancun hotel zone.

Beautiful Beach (Playa Linda). This beach is quiet waters where you can swim, is considered the main pier for cruise departure and water taxis going to Isla Mujeres. It is located at km. 5 near the beginning of the Cancun hotel zone, and west of Lobster Beach.

Marlin Beach (Playa Marlin). Ideal for couples to sunbathe and yet be away from the noise and crowds, where you can practice surfing, water skiing and other sports also has restaurants and bars. This beach is located between Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc at km. 13 of the Cancun hotel zone, south of the archaeological zone of Yamil Lu'um.

Pearls Beach (Playa Las Perlas). This beach is characterized by small waves and gentle breezes, ideal for the family where you can go parasailing, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving and swimming. There are volleyball courts, restaurants and bars on this beach you can deal with shipping navigating to different areas of the region, including Isla Mujeres. It is located at kilometer 2.5 of Cancun hotel zone west of Punta Cancun.

Cancun Point Beach (Playa Punta Cancún). It is a favorite of lovers of diving and snorkeling, is characterized by its calm waters and clear. This beach is located at km 9 of the Cancun hotel zone.

Nizuc Point Beach (Playa Punta Nizuc). This is a beautiful beach where you can see the entire Caribbean Sea, is located at km. 21 of the Cancun hotel zone.

Turtle Beach (Playa Tortugas). It is much visited by tourists and locals for its shallow waters, where you can practice the traditional water sports and bungee jumping. This beach also depart in the morning and afternoon tours and cruises that go to Isla Mujeres. It is located at km 6.5 of the Cancun hotel zone.