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Exploring Mexico's diverse coastal beauty: A guide to eight must-visit beaches

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Exploring Mexico's diverse coastal beauty: A guide to eight must-visit beaches
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Clint Henderson Managing editor | The Points Guy

Mexico is renowned for its diverse and picturesque beaches, drawing visitors with nearly 6,000 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Sea of Cortez. These beaches are categorized into three regions: the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Baja Peninsula.

The Caribbean coast features powder-soft white sand and turquoise waters. Among these is Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres in Quintana Roo. Just a short ferry ride from Cancun, it offers shallow waters and soft sands. "This beach epitomizes 'no shoes, no problem,'" providing an ideal setting for relaxation with legendary sunsets.

In Baja California Sur, Playa Balandra near La Paz presents a unique landscape with aquamarine waters and desert hills. Known for its calm waters suitable for kayaking and sunbathing, it also features a famous mushroom-shaped rock formation.

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On the Pacific coast in Oaxaca lies Playa Carrizalillo in Puerto Escondido. Accessible via a steep set of stairs, it rewards visitors with golden sands and calm waves perfect for swimming or beginner surfing.

Playacar in Playa del Carmen offers a quieter stretch of Riviera Maya's coastline with pillow-soft sand and iconic blue water. It provides an exclusive feel due to upscale homes and resorts lining the beach.

Playa Chacala in Riviera Nayarit offers a small-town vibe with gentle waves ideal for swimming or paddleboarding. Beachside restaurants serve local seafood specialties like fish zarandeado.

Zihuatanejo's Playa Blanca is noted for its long stretches of pristine sand without crowds or buildings, making it perfect for peaceful walks along the Pacific coast.

Isla Holbox in Quintana Roo is known for its laid-back boho vibe where hammocks swing over turquoise waters. It's popular among travelers seeking to escape Cancun's noise.

Lastly, Playa Mayto in Cabo Corrientes offers a remote experience south of Puerto Vallarta. Its vast golden beach provides solitude-seekers a place to watch sunsets over the Pacific.

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