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Top 8 Best Mexico Beaches For You And Your Family In 2025
Surrounded by oceans, and having lovely tropical climate, the country of Mexico is destined to be a great place sea lovers. Find yourself bathing under the warm sun while enjoying the soft white sand and clean water.
Our following list will introduce some of the best Mexico beaches that offer amazing experiences for you and your family. Board the plane and visit any of these destinations to have a great time.
- Playa Norte - Isla Mujeres
- Balandra Beach - La Paz
- Isla Pasion - Cozumel
- Playa Delfines, Cancun
- Akumal Beach - Mayan Riviera
- Maya Chan Beach - Quintana Roo
- Medano Beach - Cabo San Lucas
- Punta Sur Eco Beach Park - Quintana Roo.
As you prepare for your upcoming beach getaway to Mexico, check out our beach packing list to make sure you're fully ready for your adventure.
1. Playa Norte - Isla Mujeres
The summer paradise that everyone is looking for. Photo eskystudio - stock.adobe.com
Just a short ferry ride from Cancun will take you to this famous public beach in Isla Mujeres. Here, the warm sun and beautiful beach are available whenever you’re visiting the island.
It’s great for family and groups of friends, with many beach activities and full-on amenities. Enjoy the nice soft white sand that you can walk on barefooted. Take a dip in the beach whenever you want. The shallow and calm water allows everyone to have fun on the beach.
Sit under the palm tree while sipping your delicious beverages from the nearby beach bars. Or enjoy some of the most delicious local delicacies at many food stalls.
Enjoy incredible scuba diving and snorkeling activities where you get to see the vast aquatic habitats at the El Meco National Reef Park. Have the most exciting and thrilling experiences where you swim with the turtles or taking on the whale shark tours.
Those who are interested can take the cruise to look around Playa Norte and have a better view of this wonderful island paradise. Watch the beautiful sunset while sailing the amazing Caribbean coast holding your favorite cup of cocktails.
The beach itself can be a little crowded during the busy travel season with people, boats, and many beach activities. But it makes up by having the best services, amenities, and foods.
If you’re looking for a more secluded area, there are also private beach areas that you can enjoy. However, expect to spend more money on those luxurious experiences.
2. Balandra Beach - La Paz
Just a short bus ride will take you to Balandra Beach. Photo by Alejandro De Casso on Unsplash
Get on any rides from La Paz and quickly find yourself at the Playa Balandra, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If you’ re arriving from Cabo San Lucas, then the driving time would be two hours.
Make sure you are always early to snag the palapas. Some say that you’ll need to purchase your own Balandra bracelets to enter the beach. However, Balandra beach is in fact free.
As of September 2023, they are only allowing 450 visitors to the beach and during tow time phases. This is necessary to keep the ocean oasis and its biodiversity from being polluted, so future visitors can continue to enjoy the beach.
And once you’re in, the true untouched natural beauties will unfold in front of your eyes. Enter Balandra Bay and find the beautiful white beach with not a single piece of trash or plastic.
From here, you can take a hike in the Balandra area and capture the stunning panoramic views along the trails. It’s advised that visitors wear proper walking shoes when hiking the trails.
You can grasp all the scenic views by standing on the nearby rocks. It’s a wonderful opportunity to capture your once-in-a-life time pictures. Don’t forget to have some fun relaxing on the beach, where you can find true calms from the beautiful natures and friendly animals.
Tons of other activities are available for visitors. Start by paddle boarding and kayaking through the Balandra mangroves, where you can explore the natural ecosystem and its friendly habitants. Or you can spend your time investing the nearby attractions, including the famous Mushroom Rock.
The entire area has no shops or amenities, so make sure you have your belongings ready before arrival. The safe and beautiful beach makes it a great destination for family with kids. Also, the many activities at the area will surely attract all visitors.
3. Isla Pasion - Cozumel
Visit the secluded island and enjoy your private beach experiences. Šarūnas Burdulis from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Forget about the bustling public beaches, you and your friends can enjoy the private island of Isla de Pasion, where everything is ready for you.
A quick 10-minute boat trip from Cozumel will take you to this secluded island paradise. However, visitors will need to book an all-inclusive day pass or package tour to reserve the place for themselves.
Have fun at the beach with lots of fun activities, including buffets, open bars, beach games, water toys, and many more. Or feel free to dip into the water and soak up the warm sun at this tropical paradise.
And once you have had your fun, the relaxing beach with white sand, palm trees, and pretty hammocks will welcome you. Take a rest while enjoying your favorite tropical drinks from the open bar. Or choose to explore the small island with your friends.
The area has huts, tables, beach beads and chars, along with showers and bathrooms for all visitors.