Beaches

From hip beach clubs with all the desired facilities to secluded strips of sandy solitude, the Riviera Maya is sought after worldwide by travelers for her rich variety of picturesque beaches. Further south are the more isolated beaches of the Coast Riviera.  To the north are the beaches of the Gulf with their own style and appeal.

By Mari Pintkowski

Great snorkeling, a restaurant on site, and an emerald green cenote are just a few reasons to visit.

Play along the white sandy stretches and rolling waves of Xcacel, the coast’s remaining undeveloped beach.

Kiteboarding is using the power of the wind to carve through the ocean, and launch yourself 30 feet into the air.

Where do the locals go to the beach?

Playa del Carmen proud to host innovation

For the savvy beach-go’er, slip your toes into the sands of Playa.

Sian Ka’an - “where the sky is born” in Mayan - is a national reserve in the heart of Quintana Roo’s golden coastline.

Puerto Morelos is a great place to spend a few hours. This little fishing village is filled with surprises.

A slice of sandy solitude served up fresh with incredible snorkeling and true peace and quiet.

The periodic, predictable rise and fall of the ocean, dubbed tides, has been a point of interest all through man’s history.