10 Best Beaches in Mexico to Visit in 2025

by Valentín Fuentes
Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Sat February 1, 2025

Zicatela, in the Pacific, is one of the favorites for surfers worldwide

Mexico offers a variety of beaches where tourists can partake in many activities, from surfing gigantic waves to spending a day with the family enjoying soft white sands and radiant sun.

Here is a list of the 10 most recommended Mexican beaches to visit in 2025.

Zicatela

This beach, from the state of Oaxaca in the Mexican Pacific, is one of the favorites of surfers worldwide who meet in competitions throughout the year, such as Zicatela Pro and Quicksilver Pro. For families, it is not advisable to go swimming because the currents are powerful and dangerous. However, on the shore, you can enjoy an excellent view of the gigantic waves that reach the beach and rustic restaurants that offer typical drinks and fresh seafood.

Zicatela is next to the charming town of Puerto Escondido and offers, in addition to surfing, attractions for the whole family, such as whale and dolphin watching in certain seasons throughout the year. There are also activities for children who can go to turtle sanctuaries and get up close to these wonders of nature.

Xcacel

Located in a secluded area of the Riviera Maya, very close to Playa del Carmen, it is perfect for those looking to enjoy a day of rest and direct contact with the nature and beauty of the Mexican Caribbean. It is ideal for those looking for a place to meditate or practice yoga because the only sounds heard are the murmur of the waves and the singing of the seabirds that populate the place. Also, this is the favorite nesting place for hundreds of turtles and is considered the sanctuary of these fabulous animals.

Also on this site is the Xcacelito cenote, a nature reserve with mangroves, reefs, jungle, and, of course, the cenote. To preserve the ecosystem, visitors are asked not to use sunscreen, creams, or insect repellents when entering this protected area.

Delfines

This is the favorite beach for tourists who arrive in Cancun because it is located in the center of the hotel zone and has a viewpoint from which visitors can enjoy the best view of the Mexican Caribbean.

For those looking for water activities, Playa Delfines has reefs where visitors can practice diving and snorkeling, as well as kayaking and paddleboarding, thanks to the tranquility of its shallow waters. However, it should be noted that the waves on the shore can be very strong.

Visitors may choose other activities near the place, such as sightseeing bus tours, guided tours with shopping and tequila tasting, underwater trips to admire the ecosystem, cenotes, and ziplines.

Las Coloradas

Located in Yucatán, this is the only rosy beach in Mexico. In March and August, its waters are this color thanks to the effect that creates sunlight on the sea's salt. In addition, between April and June, visitors enjoy the visit of a vast number of flamingos.

It is essential to notice that swimming in these waters is prohibited because high salinity can cause significant skin injuries. Boat tours to Rio Lagartos are an option for visitors. It is an emblematic flamingo sanctuary, the largest in North America, and a favorite site of different species of birds, such as pelicans, among others, and a large number of crocodiles that live along a vast area of mangroves.

Los Muertos

Located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's pier, this is the most emblematic beach of the popular Mexican Pacific resort.

In its long extension, families enjoy places of relaxation, restaurants serving international food, and fresh seafood from street vendors offering typical specialties such as oysters, fish, and shrimp, in addition to fruits of the area.

The beach clubs located south of Playa Los Muertos (where the iconic sculpture of a child riding a sea horse is located), are the favorites of the LGBTQ+ community, which finds Puerto Vallarta one of the friendliest, and best-attended places in Mexico.

Guayabitos

This beach, located in Nayarit, is more than a mile long and offers tourists a calm swell for families to enjoy and a wide range of accommodations in rustic and cozy places, such as cabins and hotel rooms with kitchens. For those who like fresh cuisine from the sea, Rincón de Guayabitos is ideal for the great restaurants offering typical dishes with fish freshly fished by the locals.

One of the great attractions (in season) is the release of turtles and whale watching, in addition to sports competitions such as mountain bike races and various triathlons. It is important to note that you have to set aside the holiday in this place several months in advance, due to the high flow of visitors, especially in the summer and winter seasons.

Venados

Mazatlan is one of the best beach resorts in Mexico and Venados is one of them. It is located on an island and to reach it visitors can kayak, boat or swim with the supervision of an expert. This place is ideal for those who enjoy snorkeling in diving because it is home to a very varied flora and fauna marine and terrestrial as, of course, deer. Trekking lovers enjoy moderate-difficulty trails from which they can enjoy a beautiful view of the huge Bay of Mazatlan.

Visitors?should take care in this?area, which is protected by the Mexican government due to its rich biodiversity.

Balandra

This privileged beach is located just over 95 miles from Los Cabos. It is listed as one of the best in Mexico and is ideal for families to enjoy a fun day in the sun, swimming in its quiet and shallow waters, and touring the white sand shore.

In Balandra, visitors enjoy activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, or paddle boarding, as well as hiking in the surroundings to enjoy extraordinary views, such as the iconic Balandra Mushroom, an ancestral rock formation shaped by erosive processes over thousands of years. Also, for those looking for relaxation and meditation, Balandra is the perfect place because it is far from urban areas and in the middle of majestic natural beauty.

El Médano

Located in the center of Cabo San Lucas, it is one of the best beaches in the Sea of Cortez. Not only is it beautiful, but tourists can also enjoy different activities, such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, jet skiing, beach volleyball, parasailing, fishing, and horse riding. In addition, a wide range of modern golf courses and spas offer treatments with natural products.

In addition, the area is full of bars and restaurants, as well as places where visitors can find crafts with regional products, such as silver jewelry, hats, textiles, and all kinds of souvenirs. Along this beach, there are great hotel options for all budgets, where visitors can admire the iconic Arch.

La Ropa

Located about 150 miles from Acapulco, this beach is in the heart of the twin towns of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, one of the most visited destinations by tourists from all over the world seeking moments of relaxation in the middle of a privileged nature and adventure activities inside and outside the sea.

Lovers of snorkeling and diving can embark from this place to enjoy a fun day immersing themselves in the warm waters of the Pacific and enjoy the rich marine fauna of the place, swimming among thousands of colorful fish, and, in season, enjoy the passage of whales, dolphins, turtles, among other species.

In addition, the shore of Playa la Ropa is perfect for those who travel as a family and are looking for activities for children on a beach of quiet waves with the ease of enjoying fresh seafood at affordable prices. Accommodation is available for all budgets, from budget and rustic accommodations to the world's most luxurious and exclusive hotel chains.

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