Top 5 Mexican beaches to bring you Bae
Vacations are around the corner, so you better start thinking
about all the possibilities out there. In this article, I would like to bring
up my top 5 beautiful Mexican beaches. As a Mexican, I have had the joy of
visiting most of the beaches in my country and these are my top 5 if you are
visiting from Toronto. You will certainly appreciate the currency change you
will get in for your dollars and it only takes a 4.5hr flight to get there.
This will give you the possibility of doing a lot with less money, so I’m sure
your bae will love the idea of a romantic – affordable – fun and super warm
getaway!
1.
Tulum
Ideal beach
for romantic bohos
Tulum is
without a doubt, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Americas (mentioned
also in New York Times in their top ten vacation destinations): white sand,
Caribbean blue sea and some Mayan ruins with amazing sea views.
There is
also amazing cave and cavern diving, fun cenotes and a variety of lodgings and
restaurants to fit every budget. From rustic Cabañas to all-inclusive hotels to
boutique hotels, you can find pretty much any style to fit your’s and your bae’s likes. To get to Cancun from Toronto, book a flight
to Cancun and drive south on road 307 (about 130km).
2.
Playa del Carmen
Ideal beach for
romantics and nature lovers
Most fashionable beach in Mexico makes it a must stop for fun and shopping.
Playa del Carmen has a very long and not very deep sea making it one of the
most walkable beaches. Nearby are the fortress cities of Tulum and Coba, where
the ancient Mayan civilization built its majestic temples. One of the best
resorts in the area is Viva Wyndham Maya which is a 4 star hotel with amazing
rooms, pools and restaurants, while for a good value you can find places such
as the Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa. For those of you who love nature,
there are amazing hotels such as the Barcelo Maya Beach, (about 25Kms further
south), which is surrounded by a natural park of 500,000 square meters and
overlooks one of the most beautiful white sand beaches of the Riviera Maya.
3.
Puerto Morelos
Ideal beach for
foodies and nature lovers
Small fishing village and popular seaside town between Cancun and Playa del
Carmen. Its sandy beach is a real paradise. The sea is clean and the water is
warm, but the plus is given by the beautiful coral reef just 500 meters from
the coast making it perfect for snorkeling and diving, one of the most romantic
adventures to do with your bae!
4.
Puerto Escondido
Ideal beach
for adventurous and romantics
Surfers come here from all over the world to experience the “Mexican
pipeline”, a tubular wave that exceeds 6 meters high and breaks at 3 kilometers
from the famous beach Zicatela, home to many prestigious championships. The
water in this beach is quite turbulent, so for a more peaceful bath, better go
to Playa Carrizalillo or Playa Marinero, in the center of Puerto Escondido.
Puerto Escondido is perfect if you and your bae are looking for a relaxing
vacation while spending little money. While a room in a high/quality hotel in
Cancun can cost upward of $400USD a night, best hotels in Puerto top out at
about $150USD a night.
So in short, great food, low prices and super surf, what’s not to love?
5.
Isla Mujeres
Ideal beach
for nature lovers and romantics
First Spaniards arriving to this small island just 8 km long were the first
to name it "Isla de las Mujeres" because of the female statues that
are next to the temple dedicated to the goddess of fertility Ixchel. The sea is
very rich of animals and the best beaches are on the south coast: Playa Paraíso
and Playa Lancheros where the Mundaca fortress is located. For divers,
excursions are organized to the shark caves and the Manchones reef.
Hotel prices vary from cheap to very expensive so the best way is to
find an
amazing vacation package which can include many of the activities the
island has to offer like snorkeling, dolphin search, scuba diving and fishing.
Isla Mujeres is home to a big population of sea turtles, because of recent
endangerment of sea turtles in the area, a facility, (open to the public), was
recently set up on the southern end of the island for rehabilitation and
breeding.
What are
you waiting for? Book your trip ASAP! The best way of traveling to these
amazing beaches is finding a package deal (flight, hotel, transportation and
activities). All five of this beaches are reachable by flying to Cancun, which
is a short 4-5 hr flight from Toronto. For more
information on flights go to www.tripadvisor.ca and www.aeromexico.com. Or look for full vacation packages on www.expedia.com and www.tripadvisor.com.
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