BEACHES
Without
a doubt, Cancun’s strongest draw is its crystalline
blue water. In these waters, or on
the beaches, you can do all kinds of activities.
You might want to take
a spin on a waverunner or a banana boat. Or you
can play some volleyball or simply bask
in the sun on a white-sand
beach as you take in the spectacular
scenery of the hotel zone. The following beaches
are located along Kukulkan Boulevard:
Playa Langosta – Located at Km 5 in the
hotel zone, just west of Punta Cancun,
it is one
of Cancun’s most visited beaches.
From Playa Langosta’s pier, there are several tour boats that will take
you to Isla Mujeres.
Playa Tortugas - located at Km 6, west
of Punta Cancun. This beach has calm and shallow
waters, making it the ideal family
vacation spot. In front of the pier,
there is a platform for bungee
jumping.
Playa Chac-Mool – Located at Km
10 in the hotel zone, in front of the
Bojorquez Lagoon, this beach with
moderate surf is a great place to sunbathe while
sipping on a drink and looking
out onto the Caribbean Sea.
Playa Marlin – Located at Km 13 in the
hotel zone and half a kilometer south of archaeological
site Yamil Lu’um, this place is a great romantic
getaway for those looking to
get away from noise and
crowds.
Playa Ballenas – Located at Km 14 in the
hotel zone, north of Punta Nizuc, the blue-green waters of the
Caribbean Sea invite you to do water sports.
Has one of the best panoramic views of Cancun.
Playa Delfines – North of Punta Nizuc at Km 18 in the
hotel zone, it is a great beach
to soak up some sun and
it has a lookout point that will
give you an excellent opportunity
to take some
photos of the Caribbean Sea.
Isla Mujeres – Located 14 kilometers
(9 miles)
off the coast
of Cancun, it is one
of the most
beautiful spots in the Mexican Caribbean.
The island is 8
kilometers (5 miles) long and 1.5
kilometers (about 1 mile) wide.
To arrive there, you can take a ferry or speedboat from Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam and Playa Linda. You can arrive by taking the Garrafon Cruise,
which departs from the Embarcadero in Cancun’s hotel zone at Km 4. It
arrives at Parque Natural Garrafon on the
southern part of the island.
You can do all kinds of aquatic
sports at this beach, which
offers waverunner rentals and banana rides.
Playa Gaviota Azul – Just behind
Plaza Forum and south of Punta Cancun at Km 18 in the
hotel zone, the beach has decent surf, making it
a good place to swim and do other
water sports.
San Miguelito – Located in the hotel zone at Km 16.5, between
Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc, at this
beach you can visit ruins at
a small archaeological site, which is
also called San Miguelito.
Yamil Lu’um – At Km 12.5 in the
hotel zone, south of Playa Chac-mool,
this beach has two Mayan structures.
The more noticeable of the
two is a construction that probably served as a lookout post for a temple.
Playa Las Perlas – At the
beginning of the hotel zone and west of
Punta Cuncan at Km 2.5, you’ll find this beach
with balmy weather, ideal for doing such water
sports as sailing, surfing,
kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and
swimming. This spot also has ferries that depart to
Isla Mujeres.
Playa Linda – Located at Km 4, where
the hotel zone begins, and 1 kilometer
(less than a mile) west of
Playa Langosta. Mujeres Bay is known
for its calm
waters, making it a safe place to swim. It
is also a main stopover and
departure point for cruise liners
and other boats going to
Isla Mujeres.
Playa Caracol – Located at Km 8.5, between
Playa Langosta and Punta Cancun.
The shallow waters at this
beach make it an ideal swimming
spot for children and beginners. It is also
a fabulous place for water-skiing.
