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-Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is a small island that is located a short distance off the coast of the northeast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea. It is about 13 km northeast of Cancun. The island is some 7 km long and 650 meters wide. The feel here is calm, without the noisy feel of Cancun.
Tropical beaches lie all around Isla Mujeres. Playa Norte (North Beach) is the most popular beach on the island and is easy to get to. You simply walk west until you hit the beach. The coastline kind of curves which is why you go west to hit the north beach.
Isla Mujeres is located close to one of many coral reefs, and the area is popular for its snorkeling and scuba diving. Another popular attraction on the islands eastern side is Garrafon Reef Park which provides numerous water activities.
-Acapulco
Acapulco is known as "The Pearl of the Pacific", it is a Mexican harbor and one of the most important tourist destination in Mexico.
Most beaches are in the bay area fronting the main boulevard "La Costera". This bay area is what made Acapulco famous and its beauty and majesty have not faded over the years. Some of the most popular beaches inside the bay and lining the Costera are Hornos, the traditional "afternoon beach", Papagayo, Tamarindos, and Icacos. Most hotels in Acapulco are found along the Costera.
-Cancun
Cancun is the most important tourist destination in Mexico, and also it is the most visited, over 2 million people arrive here yearly. The local environment is amazing and the sea here is ideal for swimming and water activities. Nearby are some of the most fantastic archaeological wonders of Mexico.
Cancun beaches are known to travelers from all around the world. The beaches here are absolutely gorgeous and the water is crystal clear and warm. Cancun is also famous throughout the world for exceptional scuba diving.
-Tulum
Tulum is another popular beach destination. Located on the Caribbean coast, 130 km south of the massive resort of Cancun, it is one of the prettiest beaches in all of Mexico, with picturesque Mayan ruins overlooking the beach.
Tulum is a great destination for beach lovers looking to relax and splash about in the water without a lot of the busy activity that characterizes more touristy towns like Cancun. The waters are clear and many visitors to Tulum Beach prefer to snorkel and swim in the sea.
-Playa del Carmen
Also located on the Caribbean coast is the Playa del Carmen Beach. This is also a very popular beach, but it is significantly quieter than Tulum Beach. There are many excellent restaurants and bars along the beach. There are also boats that take tourists to the island of Cozumel. Cozumel is a major draw for tourists who want to experience snorkeling and scuba diving in its incredibly clear waters.
The Playa del Carmen beach starts more or less at the ferry docks. The beach of course continues along southward and northward. Walking north you encounter the main beach which runs the length of the city along the coast. The majority of hotels and resorts run parallel to the beach and most are either on the beach or a close walk to the beach.
All beaches in Playa del Carmen are open to the public. There are numerous access points to the beach all along the coast.
The beaches in Playa del Carmen are maintained by the city. This means that seaweed and any garbage that floats up is picked up. On resort beachfronts hotel/resort staff maintain the beach.