Beach Vacations Mexico

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The beach offers a variety of activities to be enjoyed under the sun. This natural delight can provide you with a picturesque, relaxing setting to unwind, or a great access point to your favorite water sports. You can discover unique and colorful creatures while snorkeling in the sea, or get sporty and go surf the waves. Being a beach bum is always perfectly acceptable too - bring a book and find a relatively quiet beach for some much needed rest. Bringing the kids along? Most popular beaches have rental stands with chairs, boogie boards and more so you can keep everyone entertained and comfortable without having to pack extra gear....read more »

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Puerto Escondido

With a rich indigenous cultural presence and history and a plethora of stunning beaches, the Mexican town of Puerto Escondido is a fantastic tourist destination. Surfers consider it a world class surfing site, with large powerful waves and lovely sand... read more »
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Cabo San Lucas

Located on the southern tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas is a popular port for cruise ships, and is home to dozens of travel resorts and beaches. Deep sea fishing, snorkeling, and horseback riding are favorite activities for tourists, and in the w... read more »
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Tulum

One of the world’s best-preserved coastal Mayan sites, the walled city of Tulum is a Mecca of historical wonders as well as a Caribbean paradise. Visit the ancient Mayan ruins, mingle with the locals in the pueblo, and kick back on the beach for a spec... read more »
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Mazunte

Find highlights on things to do and see in Mazunte shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Mazunte across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Cozumel

Cozumel, Mexico is one of the top five dive destinations in the world and the perfect place to getaway for a laid back vacation. Tourists can stay in the main town of San Miguel, from which they can visit ruins like Tulum, and nature parks such as Chank... read more »
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Playa del Carmen

For anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect powdery white, sandy beach stretching along miles of turquoise blue water, Playa is the place to be. The accommodations are known for being reasonably priced, and the standard is high. The restaurants ar... read more »
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Playa del Camen, Mexico

Find highlights on things to do and see in Playa del Camen, Mexico shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Playa del Camen, Mexico across multiple... read more »
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Isla Mujeres

For a vacation full of adventure and relaxation all located within a 5-mile-long island, travelers will love the city of Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), located on the island of the same name. With stunning beaches, delicious seafood and other gastonomy... read more »
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Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a popular vacation site for those desiring warm, sunlit beaches and lush local plant life. The Malecon, a popular promenade, is an 11-block-long strip with shops on one side and the ocean on the other. The ocean-themed statues and fou... read more »
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Cancun

A superb location, island-like shape and white sandy beaches make Cancun the destination in Mexico for sun worshippers and water sport enthusiasts alike. Many nearby Mayan sites provide visitors insight into this area?s historic roots and the city plaza... read more »

Top Five Beach Trip Blogs

eco-squato | Dec 21 06'

by slam a 41 year old male from Redway, on vacation in Mulege

"not only was ecomundo closed, it was fully abandoned and in fact party collapsed!"

sally had discovered a wonderful-sounding resort called "ecomundo" on the gulf side of baja. so it was with great excitement that we decended... Continue reading »
Acapulco Baby! | Dec 08 06'

by Marina Cotton a 33 year old female from Auckland, on vacation in Acapulco

Hola boys and girls! I have just returned from 4 fabulous fun-filled days in Acapulco! Gabriel and I arrived into Acapulco 7pm Saturday night... Continue reading »
Chillin out at the beach | Sep 08 06'

by hilly a 30 year old male from Adelaide, on vacation in Puerto Escondido

"I was offered all sorts of drugs on the beach, which was a kind jesture, but the only drug I felt like was caffiene."

My overnight OCC bus from Mexico City down to Puerto Escondido was a grueling journey. The bus was very nice and comfy, as most mexican long-... Continue reading »
Burn Burn Burn, Burning Feet of Fire! (and Tulum) | Mar 02 07'

by sausagehead a traveling as a couple from Burnley, on vacation in Tulum

(sorry it seems to ba a big long waffly update cos a) we haven´t done it for a couple of days and b) we have three hours to kill before the bus lea... Continue reading »
Hurricane!!! | Sep 17 06'

by Aaron Abel Chen a 28 year old male from Sydney, on vacation in Mazunte

"Slept on the beach in a hammock"

Sadly but surely I had to leave San Cristobal.This time I was headed for a deserted beach down in the South Pacific Coast of Mexico. I expected to... Continue reading »