There’s nothing like a
tropical vacation to shake up your daily routine. Thankfully, our neighbor to
the south has some of the best beaches in the world. If you’re looking for the
perfect getaway with nothing but sun and fun, taking a cruise to Mexico and exploring
the wide array of beaches it has to offer couldn’t be more simple. It’s close
and has everything you could want during a beach vacation. Here are our top
picks for the best beaches to visit in Mexico.
Chankanaab Park Beach, Cozumel
This idyllic beach on the
Mexican island of Cozumel is the ideal location to strap on your snorkeling
gear and explore the underwater depths of the ocean. Located right on top of a
coral reef, you can see schools of beautiful tropical fish, a colorful reef and
underwater statues! Chankanaab Beach is also part of a larger park where you
can tour the crocodile pond and the inland blue lagoon, with even more coral
reefs to explore!
aerial view of chankanaab park
beach in cozumel
Playa Telchak, Yucatan
The bustling port town of
Progreso is a great stopover on your Mexican cruise. Right as you get off the
ship, you’ll be in the midst of tons of shops that are great for picking up a
few souvenirs to take home. This port also boasts the longest pier in Mexico.
From there, you can hop a shuttle over to the long, white sands of Playa
Telchak. This is the perfect place to relax, have a few drinks, go for a swim
and just take in the sunny weather.
playa telchak in yucatan
Uvero Beach, Costa Maya
The beaches in Costa Maya give
you a taste of the old Caribbean, and none more so than Uvero Beach. With miles
of white sand and clear, pristine, turquoise waters, this beach will satisfy
all of your tropical desires. If you want to explore a bit more of the region,
you can take a catamaran cruise, swim with dolphins, check out some Mayan ruins
or even take an excursion to the Maya Adventure Waterpark! This port will keep
you busy all day long!
small sea boat off the shore
of uvero beach in costa maya
El Cid Marina Beach, Mazatlan
Mazatlan boasts a 17-mile-long
beach along Mexico’s west coast that is ideal for both surfers and swimmers
alike! On this beach, you will also find tons of affordable food establishments
serving up some of the freshest seafood around. Sit back and chow down on some
local grub and brews while you take in the glorious sight of the Pacific Ocean.
Ready to give surfing a try? There’s plenty of people around to give you
lessons! Cruises to Mexico also offer all-inclusive beach getaways in Mazatlan,
so you don’t have to worry about anything else, all day long.