January 14, 2020
These are by far the best Cancun public beaches! These Cancun beaches are safe for swimming making this one of the best beach vacation destinations in Mexico! There are 22 Kilometres of of beautiful sandy public beaches in Cancun so there should be one that will suit your taste!
Cancun offers a few "Blue Flag" rated beaches. These are safe beaches for swimming. They also offer disabled friendly access to the water. Most of these beaches are perfect for sunbathing, but some may not be the safest for swimming due to high waves which are obvious but undercurrents (a current of water below the surface, moving in a different direction from any surface current) are not noticeable and can be dangerous - even the most easterly beaches.
Color coded safety signs indicate beach conditions as follows:
• Blue - safe conditions to swim.
• Yellow - changeable, use caution and be sensible.
• Red - unsafe and dangerous. Do not swim!
Always have a safe and happy beach vacation. The type you want to remember for the right reasons!
If you have not been to Cancun in a while there has been a beach restoration and maintenance project since 2008. This project ensures high quality beaches and it has increased the size of many Cancun beaches. So… if you cannot remember the beaches being as big as they are now that is the reason why! Much time and effort is made to keep the beaches in Cancun clean and seaweed free.
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At 2.5 km. of the "Hotel zone". This Cancun beach is safe for swimming. Blue Flag rated, the protected waters of this small beach make it popular with locals. If you're not staying at one of the nearby resorts, it may be difficult to access public facilities and water-sports equipment.
At Km. 4 of the "Hotel zone".
This beach is along the Nichupte
Channel, so boat traffic and the ferry to Isla Mujeres can make it difficult
and possibly not the safest beach for swimming. The scenery is lovely
however, and you won't find a better people-watching place. A great
place to book your submarine tour and diving tour and any kind of boat tours!
At Km. 5 of the "Hotel zone".
Possibly the most beautiful of Cancun
beaches, but then again there are no ugly ones and each has its own
features. Lobster Beach is calm, crystal clear waters and gentle waves
make this beach a great place to swim, especially for families with
children. This beach is one of the favorites with tourists as it is in
close proximity with the resorts (particularly at spring break). It is
also close to several yacht clubs, shops and restaurants. Tour boats
will whisk you away to the more quiet Isla Mujeres and party cruise
boats leave from the docks close by. Unfortunately there are no public
facilities.
At 6.5 km of the "Hotel zone".
Lined with cafes, bars and restaurants
and plenty of sand you may not want to leave this beach! You may want
to do some parasailing or rent a seadoo or kayak. Excellent swimming and
facilities at both ends and even a few shops for the ladies to browse
through. A good beach for those learning to scuba dive or snorkel. At
the pier there is a platform for bungee jumping. It is rated as one of
the best Cancun beaches for accommodations close by.
In the middle of the "Hotel zone" at Km. 8.
This beach is calm and
fairly safe when one is concerned about undercurrents. As its name
suggests there are some seashells and small rocks on this beach so some
protective footwear may be suggested. Rocks jut out from the water
marking the beginning of Punta Cancun. You may rent sport activity gear
from a few shops near this beach. A favorite beach due to its shallow
sand bed. Sail boarding, water skiing and parasailing are favoured
watersports at this beach. Playa Caracol is also close to the shopping
district. Close to the Xcaret dock to take you to this wonderful
attraction.
Starting at Km. 9 of the Hotel zone the waves of these Cancun beaches
may start to get a little larger as there is no protection from from
Isla Mujeres. The ocean truly gets its beautiful turquoise blue colour
in this area and you also get fantastic sunrises!
Here are the some of the best Cancun hotels on the beach with spa and fitness center. See why Cancun is Mexico's # 1 waterfront destination!
Located at Km. 9 of the "Hotel zone".
Swimmers need to use extra
caution in the waters of this scenic beach because of the large waves
and strong undertow. Body surfers however love this beach for its waves.
It's great for watersports, though!
Located at Km 10 of the "Hotel zone".
This Cancun beach is safe for swimming. Blue Flag rated, this is the first beach on
Caribbean waters, and the warm, shallow water is great for walking in -
just beware the undertow! A bit rocky at the northern part but much
better a bit south. Public facilities are available at this beach.
Located at Km. 13 of the "Hotel zone".
Safe for swimming. This Blue Flag rated Caribbean
beach is extremely popular. The sand is simply perfect beach sand! This beach is great for water sports and you may be able to find rental equipment. This Cancun beach is very popular for tourists with easy access to great restaurants etc.. If you prefer quieter beaches you can easily find one by simply walking in either direction.
Located at Km. 14 of the "Hotel zone".
Blue Flag Rated, this is a very popular beach
as well. Close as most, to restaurants and bars. You may also rent Jet
rentals, parasailing and banana boat rides are available in this area.
Just of few of the reasons Cancun beaches are so popular! They can be
relaxing and exciting!
Located at Km 16.5 of the "Hotel zone".
This is the beach to go to
if you like lively crowds - its location near two public parking lots
makes it very accessible. You may also visit some small Mayan
archeological ruins.
This Playa Delfines is outside the hotel zone. It is quite a ways out of the Cancun center, therefore not as busy. The sand is a bit darker and coarser. This being the case you will not find all the conveniences of being in front of the luxurious waterfront hotels. There are however restrooms, a small children's playground (as pictured) and you may rent chairs and umbrellas. There are lifeguards on duty a lot of the time but swimming needs to be done with extreme caution. Playa Delfines is the only beach that offers public parking. However, the buses could be easier than trying to find parking during busier days.
Find more of the best Mexico beaches from this Cancun beaches page!