Whether you are looking for a relaxed and eco-friendly experience or longing for nights of partying and mornings at the pool, Mexico’s famous beaches will surpass your every expectation. No only are they well connected both through land and air, but they offer world-class service and have plenty of attractions and accommodations for each and every budget.
So, before summer is over, why not take a dive in Cancun’s pristine waters or discover the night life of Puerto Vallarta?
Cancun: white sands and pristine water
Cancun is a “must visit” for beach lovers and party enthusiasts. Every year more than three million tourists take flights to Mexico just to visit Cancun. This Mexican region is also known as the water sports capital of Mexico. The beaches in the city are known for their underwater beauty. Therefore, every year number of snorkels and divers visit the city to dive in and take a closer look at marine flora and fauna. Other aquatic sports that you can enjoy are parasailing and Jet Skiing. As the sun goes down, the city shows its real colors. Cancun is home to numerous bars and nightclubs. You can visit any of the wild clubs to drink and dance all night long. Apart for adventure and fun, the city also offers great variety of exploration. The city is home to few archeological sites as well, and the short distance between Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Bacalar, make Cancun a fantastic basecamp for a whole-region experience.
Acapulco: glamour under the sun
Acapulco is one of the prime vacationing spots in Mexico. The beach area is home to pristine beaches featuring incredible combination of tranquility and beauty. Apart from beach activities, it is also famous for other activities such as tennis, golf, soccer and squash. If you are craving to dive into the beach waters and explore through the exuberant marine flora and fauna, take Mexico flights and visit Acapulco. Besides snorkeling and scuba diving, activity that draws the attention of thousands of tourists to the city is La Quebrada. The activity is combination of skill, timing and courage. Divers jump off 136-foot high cliff into the waters. Best part is that they don’t use any protection gear, making for a daring and exciting experience.
Los Cabos: Mexican beach with a Gringo taste
This exotic area is located on the tip of Baja California. While vacationing in this part of the world, you will come across golden sand beaches that are well complemented by enticing blue green shades of waters. Los Cabos is home to twenty beaches. Every beach is different from the other. Land’s End Arch is the highlight of the city. It features geological rock formation and it is the meeting point of Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. While walking around, you will find several colonies of sea lions and seals. Whale watching is another famous activity in the city. If you have booked flights to Mexico and visiting Los Cabos, you can choose from Costa Azul, El Chileno, Palmilla, El Medano and Lovers Beach to spend peaceful time.
Puerto Vallarta: the treasure of Bahía de Banderas
Puerto Vallarta is one of those beach destinations in Mexico where you can enjoy almost every type of beach activity. On the beaches, you can bask under the sun and enjoy panoramic view of the pristine beach. In case, you are craving for some adventure, you just need to hit the waters on your jet ski and feel the thrill of gliding through waves. You can enjoy diving, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and fishing. Playa de Oro is one of the best beaches to experience the ecstasy of aquatic adventure. People taking cheap flights to Mexico should not miss on visiting Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Escondido: A surfing paradise hidden down the Pacific
Is this where surfers go when they die? Many places claim to be the world’s best surfing beach, but Puerto Escondido’s Playa Zicatela – 3.5 km of golden sand and crashing waves – would make most wave riders’ top tens. Even if you have no desire to test your balance as a 20 ft. wabe curls over your head, Mexico’s ‘Hiden port’ is a highly desirable place, a small mellow town where Mexicans, expats and world travelers intermingle, and surfboards are as ubiquitous as cell phones.
Amaze yourself with the natural phenomenon of the Bioluminescence waters in the Lagoon of Manialtepec, experience a wonderful time as you release sea baby turtles into their wildlife at sea, or discover the beautiful treasures that Puerto Escondido hast to offer like the publik market Benito Juarez, El Adoquin and Zicatela Beach. Plus buy a traditional souvenirs to take back home such as black pottery, traditional textiles and the traditional alebrijes.
Article written by:
Robert Kelly Moore
Traveler
Also with info by lonelyplanet.com
