Best Beaches in Mexico

For some years now, Nayarit has been positioned as one of the new favorite destinations in Mexico for lovers of paradisiacal climates surrounded by palm trees, sun, sand and the sea.

Among all the little towns that make up Vallarta-Nayarit, there is one that from its name – “Lugar de Buzos” (“Place of Divers”) – invites you to discover the very heart of the ocean. We are talking about Bucerías, which in spite of being a small town, has a great spirit.

This town provokes you to walk through its cobbled streets where picturesque houses with vibrant colored facades invite the bohemians to get lost among its sunrises and sunsets that seem to be taken from a heavenly canvas.

Thanks to its beaches of fine sand and so white that it makes them seem almost virgin, it maintains the air of an almost unexplored place in spite of being one of the most visited in Nayarit. Even foreigners tend to look for its beautiful bungalows to stay and feel more in touch with nature.

Its carefree and calm air of a typical fishing village is ideal to enjoy a morning on the beach while you take out your surfboard and try to catch the best wave, practice a little boogie board, sail in its waters, navigate in a kayak, ride a jet ski at full speed, dive among its impressive marine inhabitants or end up putting a hole in one in its golf course.

Later you can go to the Plaza Principal (Main Square), a favorite meeting place because of its colorful church, look for the sculpture of the diver in honor of the name of the town or ask for the ejidal market, perfect to find the ideal gift of silver jewelry, Huichol crafts and regional candies. If you’ve worked up an appetite, some of its quiet restaurants will serve you the freshest seafood dishes.

Bucerías is 29 minutes away by road from Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita.

It was in 1968 when the Italian Gian Franco Brignone flew over the Jalisco coast aboard a Cessna 172 to realize he had arrived in paradise. Thinking about the future, he decided that he would spend his last days there and he hurried to buy 12 coastline kilometers summoning architects Marco Aldaco, Jean Claude Galibert, Diego Villaseñor, Alberto Mazzoni and Luis Barragán for the great work.

Costa Careyes, Jalisco, is luxury and exclusivity synonymous, and also an Eden which highlights for its concerns becoming a responsible destination. Staying in one of its villas, houses, or bungalows has a high cost compensated by the care and dedication put in Costa Careyes every inch. However, the Brignone family has reaiteravaticily emphasized that it isn’t a hotel complex nor a resort, but a community starred by nature.

Personalities such as the filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the German model Heidi Klum, the actress Salma Hayek, the singer Luis Miguel and even the genius Salvador Dalí, enjoyed at some point Costa Careyes peacefulness charm.

But Costa Careyes isn’t only a haven for celebrities and intellectuals, but also for beautiful specimens of leatherback, brown, olive ridley and hawksbill turtles (this one from which it takes its name). To these are added hundreds of other bird species, flora and fauna that enjoy their protected areas, far from humans’ massive arrival.

Costa Careyes is located on Reserva de la Biósfera Chamela-Cuixmala’s heart. You can get there from Manzanillo, in a one hour 50 minutes roadtrip (105 km); Puerto Vallarta, two hours and 50 minutes of travel (170 km). You can even land by private jet—there’s a nearby runway.

Agustin Lara (mexican composer) was right when he said once: Veracruz is one of the most beautiful ports in México. Its beautiful beaches part of the Gulf of México are marvelous and deserving to be admired at least once in your life.

The beauty of its pier incites you to want to walk through the water and look at the blue waves moving with the the wind. The main square invites you to stop in some corner and listen a melodic “son jarocho” while you enjoy a coconut or nanche ice cream in the traditional “Nieves del Malecon”.

In this city, the temperature goes from the 84 to 87 °F, so the best season to visit it is during the months of February and April where you’ll find a balanced weather.

If you’re looking for a place to eat, Veracruz has a large variety of restaurants where you can select the one with the best ambiance and dishes to your taste. The sea food at Villa Rica will give you a taste of a good seafood dish and Mexican cuisine, ask your waiter for “tacos playeros” and a beer of your preference to appease the heat and your hunger.

You may also try some of the Cheff suggestions such as “Lonja de Pescado with Shrimps” , “Pulpo al Mojo de Ajo “ (Octupus with Garlic Sauce) or just a “Lonja de Pescado a la Vizcaina” that will make you lick your fingers.

You can also explore some of its Pueblos Mágicos. Have a road trip with your family and go to Orizaba, Xico or Coatepec. Enjoy the spectacular city of Papantla and its popular and important archaeological site “El Tajín”.

The Caribbean sea is completely fascinating. The turquoise of its waters and its transparency will make you fall in love of this scene. If you are thinking about visiting the Riviera Maya, you definitely have to enjoy a few days in Cozumel. To get there you will have to take a flight to Cancún and then, take the ferry to this enchanted place.

The island has incomparable views, in and outside the water. It is one of the favorite destinations for doing snorkel thanks to the fact that it is part of the second largest reef barrier in the world.

Begin your visit in Punta Sur, where you will find a park and an ecological reserve. Take a look at the Faro Celarain, a modern lighthouse that contrast with the Templo Caracol, a pre-hispanic construction. To visit the archaeological zone you will have to make a prior reservation to the Centro Nacional de Antropología e Historia. The park is open to the public from Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Discover the downtown of Cozumel and eat a traditional “marquesita”, a kind of sweet, thin tortilla stuffed with bola cheese and hazelnut cream. If you prefer, enjoy an ice cream in the Parque Juarez, a place so calm, beautiful and quiet that you will not want to leave.

Finally, take a tour through the museum of the island, that has four exhibition rooms, in which you will learn part of the history and marine life of this place settle in the middle of the Caribbean. Admire the Reloj Publico, built in 1910 in the town of San Miguel and then, walk around the Monumento al Mestizaje, an ode to the Mexican mestizo race.

Beaches of golden sand, deep blue seas, an infinite wealth of marine and natural fauna await for you in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, also known as La Perla del Pacífico (The Pearl of The Pacific Ocean). Located in the south of the state, it enjoys the fortune of an ideal weather throughout the year, as well as incredible landscapes and settings.

During your visit, walk through the Historical Center, a site that will take you on a journey back in time through its unique architectural landscapes on a beach site, a legacy of the mining activity that took place near the port. Be amazed at the neoclassical, baroque and eclectic styles of this area; some of them are considered part of ther Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Enjoy the sun in the beaches of the Golden Zone. If extreme acuatic activities are for you, such as surfing or diving, then visit Playa Norte, Playa Gaviotas and Playa Venados. Here you can also practice sport fishing of different species such as sailfish and marlin, one of the most common in local cuisine. Playa Cerritos, Playa Barras de Piatxla, Playa Olas Altas, Playa Norte and Playa Camarón are some of its best beaches.

On the other hand, if you are looking for adventure, you should go to Cerro del Crestón, which is located at the southern end of the city’s peninsula; here you can climb to the top to observe its monumental lighthouse, as well as the majesty of the view. It is considered the second biggest natural lighthouse in the world.

In the afternoon, walk along the 13 miles (21 kilometer) long Malecón and get to know the main sites of Mazatlán such as the Glorieta Sánchez Taboada, where there is a show of divers who jump into the sea demonstrating their bravery.

In front of the tourist area, three islands will catch your attention: Isla de Lobos, Isla Pájaros and Isla Venados. Considered natural reserves, you can be visit them on a catamaran tour to enjoy the diversity of their fauna that inhabit their rock formations. Schedule a tour to Isla Venados where you can disembark, kayaking or go sailing.

A 20 minute ferry ride from Cancún and you will arrived at Isla Mujeres, one of the two Magical Towns in Quintana Roo.

This piece of land of barely 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) long. It´s the 1st place in Mexico to be touched by the Sun every morning. To witness the king star rising over its crystalline and turquoise waters, you must travel to Punta Sur. But, this is not the only reason to go there. Every year, from May to September, this area hosts the arrival of the whale shark, the largest fish in the world. You can even snorkel with it. The locals assure that up to 300 specimens can be seen.

The dimensions of Isla Mujeres allow it to be traveled from one end to the other, walking, on a bike or on golf carts. So you will have no problem getting to Punta Norte, where Garrafón Natural Reef Park is. It has a zip line that takes you across the sea and the option to snorkel in the coral reef with sites you cannot miss. It also has a biological center to protect the turtles. In September there are even massive releases of young ones.

Now if you’re looking for bars and restaurants with a caribbean feel look no further than the boardwalk of Isla Mujeres. This destination also has a list of 60 hotels of various categories, either in an All Inclusive Plan, recommended for families, or the boutique hotels, for a romantic mood.

Isla Mujeres is also recognized as a destination to relax, so let yourself be pampered in one of its spas to return from your trip with body, mind and spirit, renewed.

Acapulco is a tourism icon in México, after being the first destination of sun and beach to gain huge fame internationally. In the fifties, it was the vacation hiding place for parties and weddings of Hollywood high personalities and British royalty who escaped from stages and palaces to come and enjoy the city’s amazing beauty.

Over the years, and the significant increase of travelers, Acapulco got separated into three main tourist attractions: Traditional, Golden and Diamond. Each one of them have their very own enchantments that deserve more than one visit to discover them all.

Let´s start with the Traditional Zone, the oldest one, where you´ll find one of the most iconic beaches of Acapulco: Caleta. Although during Semana Santa (Holy Week) it’s packed with vacationers, it’s fame wont go away. Still standing is the famous Palapa Cabaña, where the Coco Loco cocktail was born (rum, vodka, tequila, lemon, coconut cream and ice with garlands to decorate). Also, they still offer the traditional tour on board a glass bottom boat to observe the statue of the virgin mary submerged right in front of the Roqueta Island.

The Golden Zone extends all over the Miguel Aleman coast road to Playa Hornos. Acapulco´s most renowned all-inclusive hotel brands are located here, the favorites of holiday vacationers.

Water park El Rollo is located here as well as world famous night club Baby´O, a legend of Acapulco´s night life known for hosting international celebrities such as Bono, Sylvester Stallone and of course Luis Miguel (Mexican singer).

In the begining of the nineties, Acapulco added it´s newest selected zone: Punta Diamante. In this zone that goes from the scenic coast-road all the way down to Barra Vieja, is where exclusive hotels and resorts are located.

Today, Punta Diamante holds Acapulco´s newest atractions like: The longest over-the-ocean zipline in the world, Dolores Olmedo´s house with two sky open murals made by Diego Rivera and inspired in the Aztec culture, and a shopping center with a river that can be navigated just as the Venice waterway and international cuisine restaurants.

Huatulco was created 39 years ago by the National Tourism Fund (FONATUR) as a tourist attraction. After studying the territory and completing the Puerto Escondido-Salina Cruz and Oaxaca-Pochutla highways, it was decided that this area would be composed of nine charming bays: San Agustin, Chachacual, Cacaluta, Maguey, El Organo, Santa Cruz, Chahue, Tangolunda and Conejos.

277 kilometers (172 miles) from the capital of Oaxaca and with the imposing Sierra Madre del Sur as a backdrop, in Huatulco you will find 36 beaches of golden sand and a tropical climate almost all year round that allows you to carry out activities such as: kayak excursions, sailing on a catamaran, snorkeling and scuba diving to immerse yourself in the wrecks of sunken ships or appreciate the reef, as well as expeditions to waterfalls and horseback riding.

Don’t miss the sunrise at Bahia Conejos; the sky is painted orange and purple! The scene is so spectacular that the locals tend to gather on the beach to welcome the first day of the year. La Crucecita is the heart of Huatulco. When taking a walk you will find the cathedral and its monumental Virgin of Guadalupe painted on the ceiling and restaurants to travel through the Oaxacan cuisine, including several mezcalerias for evening drinks.

Ass well, don’t miss the Museum of Oaxacan Handcrafts and admire the handcrafted rugs in Teotitlan del Valle, as well as pieces made out of black clay, alebrijes and embroidery. If you want to learn the tradition of natural wool dyeing, then go to the Centro Textil Artesanal Beel Guiée in the Arroyo González community, very close to the main district. If you’re wondering where to sleep in Huatulco, Tangolunda Bay is where the all-inclusive hotels and houses for rent are located. You will also find cabins and inexpensive accommodations in Bahía de San Agustín, with semi-virgin beaches.

The ideal destination to relax
Once you set foot in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, you will fall madly in love with the beauty of its eight beaches, each with its own distinct personality. In this corner of the Mexican Pacific, days are spent riding wild waves on surfboards, releasing turtles, admiring the sunset, or simply lying under the sun, naked as the day you were born.

Although it’s one of the most popular destinations on the Oaxacan coast, Puerto Escondido retains its rustic and relaxed atmosphere, as evidenced by the lack of large resort chains. You will sleep in cabins, in family-run inns near the beach, or in eco-chic boutique hotels that incite romance. You can also bring a tent and camp on the shore.

What to do at Puerto Escondido?
One of a myriad things you can do in Puerto Escondido is walk along the Adoquín, Puerto Escondido’s first paved street, called Perez Gasca. This street is filled with invigorating amateur musicians, handicraft and surf shops, small bars in which to drink a mojito, and restaurants offering seafood or wood-fired pizzas. At night, the street is pedestrianized, which allows visitors to take relaxing strolls.

Beach-hopping is also one of the most popular activities in Puerto Escondido. Boats depart from the main beach, in search of sea turtles and dolphins. In addition to being Puerto Escondido’s surfing mecca, given the size of its waves, Zicatela is also the beach with the best ambience. Bachoco Beach is ideal for couples and for exploring the beach on horseback. Puerto Ángel, in turn, is a match made in heaven for backpackers and nature enthusiasts looking for hiking excursions in search waterfalls, as well as for those who prefer to snorkel in calm waters.

Last but not least, there are year-round turtle-protection camps in the Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) of Mazunte and its sister beach, Zipolite. You most likely already know that the latter is the only nudist beach in Mexico.

The Laguna de Manialtepec (Manialtepec Lagoon) and the Lagunas de Chacahua (Chacahua Lagoons) are quite close to Puerto Escondido. The most popular tour takes place at night, in order to experience the phenomenon of bioluminescence.

Puerto Escondido is located 180 miles away from the city of Oaxaca. Without a doubt, the best seasons to visit this jewel of the Mexican Pacific is from January to May and October to December, in order to enjoy sunny weather. March, April, and May are the coldest months.

Heart of the Mayan Riviera
Playa del Carmen is the heartbeat of the Mayan Riviera. Its strategic location boasts 120 kilometers (75 mi) of shoreline in the Mexican Caribbean, which makes this destination the ideal gateway for domestic and foreign travelers, who are seduced by its beaches, cenotes (deep natural wells or sinkholes), theme parks, and exclusive resorts nestled in the enigmatic jungle or impressed with the cosmopolitan atmosphere of is Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue).

The days in Playa del Carmen seem endless. The mornings are ideal for travelers to sunbathe and swim in its turquoise-blue waters. All-inclusive resorts and beach clubs located on the beautiful seashore -such as Mamita’s, Kool, and Coco Maya- offer spaces for travelers to relax in. Lounge chairs, umbrellas, drinks, food, and pools are some of the services they offer.

Afternoons at Playa del Carmen
At sunset, downtown restaurants await, for a culinary experience that ranges from traditional Mayan cuisine to international fare. Afterward, you can tour its most emblematic street, Fifth Avenue, well-known for its boutiques, handicraft stores, and bars. Parque Fundidores is a short walk away and features concerts and folkloric shows on its stage, the L’Aquarium aquarium, and the Frida Kahlo Museum.

Be sure to come back at night in search of a soirée. You will find all sorts of fun activities. However, the most popular places are those with open bars, featuring dance parties hosted by celebrity impersonators. However, there are also hippie mezcalerías, salsa dance clubs, and bars featuring trova (Cuban popular music).

Connect with Nature
As mentioned previously, this destination was blessed by nature, so we suggest hiring day trip to swim with the turtles in Akumal, to walk through the Río Secreto underground cavern, or to explore the Cobá and Xaman-Há archaeological sites.

Playa del Carmen is located 76 kilometers (47 miles) from Cancún. You can travel, by land or ferry, from Playa del Carmen to other Caribbean paradises, such as Tulum, Cozumel, and Isla Mujeres. The weather is perfect throughout the year, but the best time to visit is from December to June, when the humidity and heat are not as overwhelming.

Tulum is one of the most prized jewels of the Mexican Caribbean, perhaps on account of its 10 kilometers (6 mi) of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. It was, after all, deemed worthy of the “Pueblo Mágico” (Magical Town) designation.

In Tulum, nature is present in all its glory through its lagoons, cenotes (deep natural wells or sinkholes), and beachfront Mayan archaeological site once used as an astrological and trading center. Bike rides through the jungle are a quite common and popular way to explore its myriad wonders. Tulum Bike Tours enhance the experience by taking you to local communities, where you can learn about herbal medicine and handcrafting jewelry from seeds.

Unlike Cancún, Tulum is devoid of enormous, all-inclusive resorts. Instead, it offers small hotels that blend into the jungle; they can be as fancy or as rustic as you desire. We recommend staying at Azulik if you’re traveling with a significant other, as it boasts six wooden suites, swings, and the suspended beds made famous on Instagram. Can you imagine drinking a glass of wine above the jungle canopy, in spaces that resemble giant nests?

If you’re an adventurous soul, we recommend glamping in secluded locations that feature king-size beds, fans, and rugs. The cost of these king-size rooms is less than $1,000 pesos per night. They also offer daily yoga classes.

Tulu’s eco-chic atmosphere is patent when you take a walk downtown, which is located a mere four kilometers (2.5 mi) away from the coastline. For a casual afternoon drink, bars are ubiquitous. If you like mezcal, Gitano is a good option. You can also find small art galleries and hippie clothing stores, as well as places that offer massages, pre-Hispanic rituals, or evening yoga classes on the beach.

With the image of a relaxed, quiet and colonial town, surrounded by a more urban and family atmosphere, San Jose del Cabo is the ideal destination to spend a spectacular weekend.

It is located 30 kilometers ( 19 miles ) north of Cabo San Lucas on the coast of the Sea of Cortés. It is the municipal site of Los Cabos, which is located at the tip of the Baja California peninsula.

The cozy architecture of the downtown of San Jose del Cabo has become a place where it is possible to find works of art from different parts of the world. Touring it during your stay is a must.

Discover its essence by taking a walk around Plaza MIjares, one of the most visited places since there is a market of local producers who offer different crafts among which paintings, jewelry, wood carvings and typical candies stand out.

If you are looking to spend the day sunbathing, we recommend visiting the beaches: Acapulquito, Costa Azul and Del Estero. If you prefer, go to Estero San José where you will see the flora and fauna that reigns in this destination.

La Joya de México (“The Jewel of Mexico”), as it is also called, has many tourist attractions of unparalleled beauty, its beaches are impressive, with specific places for surfing.

There’s no doubt that one of the most vibrant cities in Baja California Sur is Cabo San Lucas, a destination that has managed to reinvent itself and keep up with the tastes of travelers who schedule their flights in search of comfortable stays, first-class cuisine, as well as adventure and fun in every beach or desert attraction.

The history of Cabo San Lucas dates back to the arrival of Pericúes 13,000 years ago, who saw the end of their civilization towards the end of the 18th century. This, according to records of Spanish conquistadors, who sought to develop a fishing village, however, found these beaches of perfect climate, the ideal place to rest for merchants trying to evade the pirates.

To get to know Cabo San Lucas in depth, it is necessary to know that it is divided into three main areas. Those who seek tranquility are better off heading east to San Jose del Cabo, to free themselves from stress thanks to its essence of an authentic Mexican town that blends harmoniously with the Art District located in the Historic Centre and la nueva Marina.

If you’re looking for something more glamorous, along its 30-kilometer (19-mile) corridor you’ll find a resort that meets your expectations. Besides, you will not want to miss practicing golf in one of its world-renowned courses, setting up an afternoon of shopping in its exclusive malls or spending a sensational night in the vibrant atmosphere of its bars.

Returning your attention to the sea, you will be able to practice multiple aquatic activities such as sport fishing in the also called “ Capital del Marlín”, whale watching or visiting “El arco”, the emblematic site of Cabo San Lucas.

Just two hours by land from Mexicali, is San Felipe, Baja California, a warm climate town that extends from Punta El Machorro to Punta Estrella, on the shores of the Sea of Cortés and in the middle of the imposing desert.

San Felipe is a fishing village, blessed by a riverbed that gives off a gentle swell at dawn and seems to trace the path of the sea. Thus, the boats leave early to do their job, while travelers stop to watch the almost unusual growth of the water, which ends at dusk.

From the Cerro de la Virgen, it seems that the image watches over along with the Faro de San Felipe every maritime feat, every human body that enters its saline body and comes out as if it were bathed by the rays of the sun and painted with sand. Diving into its bays, reminds one of the placid days of childhood in the pool, but with the gratification that this pool is infinite.

On the Malecón, one of the main tourist spots in San Felipe Baja California, music combines with the sound of the waves. Some decide to sunbathe and forget about time and routine. Families play games with the little ones, while the youngsters enjoy the scenery or decide to go into one of the bars with the promise of a long night.

Thus, between the calm of an almost pristine destination, the coexistence of visitors and the gastronomic offer will make your visit more than you expected.

Mexico is a country of contrasts in every sense, just as it is said that Chiapa de Corzo, in Chiapas, is one of the oldest cities in Latin America, on the other hand there are places as young as Rosarito, Baja California, which has become one of the favorite destinations for surfers and those who love the beach.

Rosarito, Baja California, is a 30 minute drive from Tijuana and an hour from Ensenada and San Diego, California, which is why many travelers from the United States have adopted this place as their weekend destination to surf and return home with a good tan.

The climate in Rosarito is one of its main attractions, since it is warm and sunny all year round, its summers are dry so it is an ideal place to vacation without worrying about rain. In autumn it is common to see los Vientos de Santa Ana (Santa Ana Winds), which are extremely dry air currents typical of northern Mexico and southern California, United States.

The first inhabitants of Rosarito were small indigenous groups. In the 17th century, its name was Misión de San Arcángel de la Frontera since it was part of the route of the evangelizing missions that were installed in a large part of Baja California.

Rosarito is a city where you can practice water sports almost all year round. One of its main economic activities is cinema and television, since here are the Baja Studios where movies like Titanic, Pearl Harbor, Planet of the Apes and television series like Fear of the Walking Dead have been filmed.

If you are planning a vacation in where the sun is your companion and nature the scenery of all those new memories, you’re probably thinking of visiting La Paz, the perfect place for nature lovers, especially aquatic settings.

The location of La Paz makes one of the most common ways to get there is by crossing the Baja California Peninsula by ferry from Mazatlán and Topolobampo, Sinaloa, to the port of Pichilingue.

The estimated time of this trip is between 10 and 14 hours, you can also get there by plane landing at the Manuel Márquez de León International Airport that receives direct national and international flights. There are even small airlines that operate, at low cost, from the Mazatlán airport.

The weather in La Paz is hot most of the year, that makes it a perfect place to vacation regardless of the season. Summers are dry so the rain is not a threat for those who only want to spend the day between the sea and the sand, the average temperature is 34°C (93°F).

Walking along the La Paz boardwalk will give you one of the best views of the Baja California Peninsula, the same one that hosts a rich diversity of marine species such as the gray whale, which visits these waters every year.

The Bahía de Santa Cruz (Bay of Santa Cruz) was the first name of this city, given by Hernán Cortés on May 3 of 1535, although La Paz had a second foundation in 1596, when the navigator Sebastián Vizcaíno gave it the name that currently has.

One hour from La Paz is Todos Santos, a place that artists from different parts of the world have chosen this as the place to rest and be inspired. Also there you can find the Hotel California, it is said that it is the one that inspired the song of the same name by The Eagles.

Loreto is an oasis trapped between the waters of Mar de Cortés and the desert lands of Sierra Giganta. It’s the remote land that the Jesuits used to start their pilgrimage to evangelize and colonize Baja and Alta California. But it’s also a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) of Baja California Sur that has the joy of being gray and blue whales (the largest in the world) temporary home; of being in front of a set of islands declared a World Heritage Site; and of being one of Mexico’s favorite sun and beach destinations.

Although it seems to be away from everything, there is much to do in Loreto: the Main Square is simple, but with a colonial charm that encourages you to get lost in its cobbled walkways that trace the path to the baroque facade of the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Loreto, the Museo de las Misiones (Museum of the Missions) and the handicraft shops, restaurants and coffee shops.

The boardwalk is beyond, a long barrier that the inhabitants adapt as a “sofa” to watch sunsets. But, it’s also the gateway to two of the closest to town quiet-atmosphere beaches—Centro and Oasis. If you want to go to other solitary beaches with turquoise waters, the marina is there, from where the boats depart to reach the Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto (Bahía de Loreto National Park), made up of a dozen islands and islets that allow you to swim with sea lions, do birdwatching, row a kayak, snorkel or scuba diving.

Downtown Loreto is also characterized by its boutique hotels, such as Santa Fe, Hotel 1697, and Loreto Playa. However, along the coast, luxurious All-Inclusive properties and golf courses have been built, which look towards the islands and allow you to get closer to other must-see beaches, such as Nopoló, Ensenada Blanca, Agua Verde and San Bruno, protected by cliffs. Among its most exclusive services are excursions to contemplate cave paintings in Sierra Giganta, taste “chocolata” clams, navigate the Sea of Cortés and passive whale watching at Isla El Carmen.

How to get there: Loreto is 365 kilometers (226 miles) from La Paz and communicates with the main cities of Baja California Sur and Baja California by the Trans peninsular highway. However, it’s also accessible by a 30-minute plane flight from the capital of Baja California Sur.

Located in the northeast of México, Tampico is for many a port-city, despite the fact that the sea isn’t in the municipality, but in its neighbor, Madero. Tampico municipality does have an important river—Pánuco. The Antigua Aduana Marítima (Old Maritime Customs) is on its shores, a place inaugurated by President Porfirio Díaz, we will tell you more about it later.

Tampico is also surrounded by large cities, as it borders Altamira, Madero, Tampico Alto in the state of Veracruz, and Ébano in San Luis Potosí. From Mexico city and San Luis Potosí it’s a 5 hours 30 minutes drive (450 km/279 miles), from Poza Rica Veracruz it is 2 hours 50 minutes (220 km/136 miles). Its warm and coastal climate makes it ideal to visit all year round.

Once in Tampico, you must be ready to dance or let yourself be influenced by the rhythm of their huasteco and huapango sounds, as they won’t stop sounding wherever you walk by. The party that takes place in its streets is permanent and the Tampiqueños (people from Tampico) don’t limit themselves when it comes to radiating joy.

Their hospitality and energy are other characteristics that define them; you will see this in each of their restaurants and consumption centers, where the word abundance is something that they have taken very seriously. If you have a discreet appetite, take into consideration sharing when ordering, as their dishes are abundant.

Try their delicious crabs in different presentations; butter, diabla (spicy), cream, grilled, over the coals and whatever more fusions come to mind. This “puerto jaibo” (crab port) –known both for the size and abundance of this crustacean in its waters– has a dish for all tastes.

If you are looking to quench your thirst and enjoy the warm climate of Tampico and its neighboring Ciudad Madero, it’s time to go around the port to cool off at Las Glorias de Baco (Bacchus’ Glories), where the heirs of “Don Cheto’s” will be able to prepare you a liter (2 pint) mojito, or its flagship drink and secret recipe, the Tampico-Madero drink.

Sayulita has a “good vibes” vibe: its colorful streets, Huichol art galleries and waves conquered by surfers from all over the world make it the most hippie-chic Pueblo Mágico of the whole Riviera Nayarit, whose gateway is through another of the destinations of sun and beach spoiled in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, just 40 minutes away.

Day and night, all the action is concentrated on the beach. With the first sunbeams you see the constant coming and going of surfers with boards on their heads, waiting for the best wave. The most experienced surfers give themselves time to teach lessons at the beach. There are shops / schools that also include the domain of the paddle surf board.

If yours isn’t rebel waves, then just lie in the sun and enjoy the hammocks. Sayulita has a turtle camp so between June and November, at sunsets, you can enjoy the Pacific ridley sea turtles release. From January to March you can see the humpback whale jumping from the coastline.

To rest from the sea, you just have to go downtown and walk through its streets. The most visited street is Manuel Navarrete, with its vegetarian, fresh fish and seafood restaurants, and rustic pizzerias, although there’s an international gastronomic offer. There are also bars where you can have a shot of “raicilla”, a local distilled drink made out of agave. There are also boutique hotels, which with their artistic facades and few rooms, give the village a bohemian atmosphere. You can also find galleries, boutiques and craft studios, which pay tribute to the Huichol culture.

To escape from the hustle and bustle, you can spend a few days in a yoga practicing enclosure in the middle of the jungle and with stunning sea views. Technology free, for a total detox.

Sayulita would be nothing without its little piece of jungle, ready for you to explore it on hikes, horseback riding or an adventure tour that includes zip lines.

Manzanillo City is located in Pacific Ocean coast. This city has a long tradition thanks to its port services and because of that its name has been quite relevant in the history of the country many times.

The city received its name Manzanillo from the Spaniards that arrived here during The Conquista: here used to be plenty of cahmomile trees (árboles de manzanilla), also known before as “Death Trees”, because of its toxicity, and that way they decided to called it that way.

However, the locals used to call it Cozcatlán which means “Place of Collars”, probably because the jewelry they wore was made using seashells and pearls. Archaeologists suggest that this name and others like salagua comes indeed from its pearl jewelry tradition, which can be recorded from the XV century.

Manzanillo has plenty of beaches for enjoying holidays with the family. Sun shines 350 days a year, so the weather is ideal. The golden sands of Manzanillo can turn black sometimes because of its volcanic activity.

One of the most cherished activities in Manzanillo is surfing, along with practising kayak and of course, swimming. After all the calories you’ve burnt doing these activities a good meal of fresh fish and shrimps is necessary. You can try them in the beach restaurants. Don’t leave without trying tuba, a drink that comes from Filipinas and that arrived in the country thanks to China’s Nao. It is prepared with the palm trees, particulary the ones that contain coconuts, and is really refreshing.

The Sea of Cortés and the Sonoran desert embrace Puerto Peñasco, a town renowned for its crystalline beaches and for being the gateway to the Reserva de la Biósfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar (National Reserve of El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar) declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2013.

Puerto Peñasco is a cosmopolitan destination where elegant hotels, shopping centers and golf courses join together. However, it still preserves streets from its old fishing past such as Calle 13, better known as “Tijuanitas”.

This urban walkway includes small bars and Mexican crafts shops. By the streets you still can see old wagons selling fresh fruits. During the day, there are bike and golf carts rides. While at night, it is the core of Puerto Peñasco’s nightlife. From here you can get to Fundadores boardwalk and see the “Rey de Mar”, a boat that sails through the bay with food and beverage services.

If you really look for fun in Puerto Peñasco, then you should go to its almost-zero-waves beaches. Don’t be surprised to see snorkels peeking at the surface, as they are travelers who enjoy the marine life offered by the Sea of Cortés. This sea is also known as the “largest aquarium in the world”. Certified divers are also frequent visitors.

Another way to enjoy water is taking a boat trip through its estuaries, such as Morúa, through San Jorge Island up to the oyster farms or just to watch whales in the winter season. Cetaceans include Puerto Peñasco within their migration route.

The pulse of the city is also at land. You can feel it when descending sand dunes and walking through gigantic volcanic craters, such as those at Pinacate, and when gliding through La Cholla Bay’s zip-line circuit 300-meters-high.

Puerto Peñasco is located three hours 30 minutes overland from the city of Mexicali. If you are planning a getaway to this destination, we highly recommend your visit between February and May or from September to December to avoid the high temperatures that touch 50 ° Celsius.

The main reason visitors from all over the world flock to Puerto Vallarta is for the beaches. However, the picturesque Historical Center, art-filled boulevard, and magnificent views of the Bahía de Banderas, as well as the Zona Romántica (Romantic District), are all highlights which make this city a unique, unforgettable destination.

Located on the Pacific coast, 205 miles (330 km) from Guadalajara (the capital of the state of Jalisco), Puerto Vallarta is home to Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, with connections to major cities in the country, as well as important foreign cities. As such, it has become one of the main tourist destinations in Mexico.

This is with good reason, given that the hotel offer in Puerto Vallarta is varied, with both low-cost and high-end options. Furthermore, there is a huge variety of water sports and activities on offer, with something for everyone: diving, snorkeling, bungee jumping, parasailing, kayaking, game fishing, swimming with dolphins, seasonal whale-watching, jet skis, boat rides, flyboard, windsurfing and surfing, among others.

Behind the beautiful city is the Sierra Madre Occidental (a mountain range in west and northwest Mexico), which provides a lush, green backdrop with a number of waterfalls, and El Jorullo suspension bridge. The outdoor adventure and nature-based activities on offer there expand on the already rich menu of attractions: adrenaline-filled zip lines, ATV rides, horseback riding or mountain bike tours, rappelling, and peaceful nature walks to observe the landscape and birds living in the trees.

Puerto Vallarta is however also considered a “gourmet city” due to the large number of restaurants with renowned chefs at the helm, and the delicious creativity which goes into their dishes. After enjoying an ocean or mountain-based activity, you can regain your strength with top-notch gastronomical delights, and then make an evening of it with the city’s lively nightlife.

Puerto Vallarta, which was originally known as Las Peñas, was founded in 1851. Tourism-based development however took place in the eighties, when Marina Vallarta (the Vallarta Marina) was built. It has not stopped growing since, and continues to win the hearts of visitors, who just keep coming back.

If you are planning a break in Puerto Vallarta, the best time to visit is between April and June, to avoid the rainy season. From December to March, however, whale-watching can be enjoyed in this area of the Pacific.

The gateway to the splendid Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta is the most developed tourist center of this entire strip, which covers 305 kilometers ( 190 miles ) of beautiful beaches. At this point, on the Bay of Banderas, the great hotel complexes are concentrated with an extensive offer of restaurants, spas, four golf courses, two amusement parks, two marinas and many seaside activities.

Nuevo Vallarta is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Ameca River, which is the natural border between the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, barely 13 kilometers ( 8 miles ) from its sister city, Puerto Vallarta.

Being a relatively young tourist center, born in the heat of its famous neighbor Jalisco, Nuevo Vallarta does not have a nerve center around a central plaza, but rather extends along its coast, escorted by the Paseos de los Cocoteros and Las Palmas.

The extensive and calm beach of Nuevo Vallarta offers the opportunity to rest under the sun or to swim in a sea with moderate waves.

Every year, these same beaches receive the hawksbill, olive ridleys and leatherbacks turtles that arrive to lay their eggs, so there is a turtle camp whose objective is to preserve these species and which, in season, invites visitors to release the small hatchlings at sunset.

The destination is also a magnet for sailing lovers, since it has two of the most important marinas in the country, with a capacity for about 500 boats: Marina Nuevo Vallarta and Marina Paradise Village, offering beautiful views for those who stroll along its docks.

To improve their handicap or to practice their swing in a golf course, visitors can choose between four different options. And, at the end of the game or after a day at the beach, it will be a good idea to let yourself be pampered in one of the spas that offer treatments both with ancestral Huichol techniques as if they were brought from remote corners of the planet.

The days in Nuevo Vallarta end with beautiful sunsets over the sea, but the night continues in its bars and night clubs, so that your vacation can be enjoyed until the last minute.

Mexico is full of corners that evoke peace. Its landscapes are typical of a postcard that, just by seeing it, relaxes us. One of the places that invite you to turn off your cell phone and leave it in a drawer is Punta de Mita, an area exclusively dedicated to making visitors forget their routine to rest and admire the nature around them.

Punta de Mita is a peninsula located north of Bahía de Banderas in the state of Nayarit, in an area known as Riviera Nayarit. By road it is 55 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco; 2 hours and 45 minutes from Tepic, capital of Nayarit; 4 hours and 40 minutes from Guadalajara and 6 and a half hours from Colima.

The climate in Punta de Mita is hot and humid, the average temperature is 27º C. The summers are rainy with precipitation from June to September and, although in winter the temperature drops, the climate is still ideal for outdoor activities.

The beaches of Punta de Mita are bathed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean and a great variety of Watersports and visits to attractions in the neighboring towns that make up Bahía de Banderas are possible.

The first inhabitants of the area were groups of Nahuatl origin of whom vestiges have been found like the ceremonial enclosure of Loma Cayero or the sculptures carved in stone at different points of Bahia de Banderas.

During the 17th century, some haciendas were established dedicated to the cultivation of tobacco, besides Bahía de Banderas serving as a port that received the ships that went to San Blas and Acapulco.

Rincón de Guayabitos is known as “ La alberca más grande de México” (“The biggest pool in Mexico”) and “El Corazón de la Riviera Nayarit” (“The Heart of the Riviera Nayarit”) thanks to the soft waves of its beaches and its pulsating and inexhaustible life.

In this place, fun and rest coexist in the same location, since its hotels perfectly combine entertainment with multiple activities and relaxation in its spas with restorative treatments and massages.

This treasure of the Pacific Coast of Mexico has delicious and unique seafood, try the shrimp cocktail that is served hot.

Don’t forget to taste the charcoal-grilled fish and shrimp skewers, a version of the roasted stick fish that is undoubtedly a great snack.

If hunger continues to make noises, give yourself another treat with its delicious “Pescado Zarandeado”, typical throughout the state, the freshness of the catch of the day adds an undeniable plus.

On weekends in Rincón de Guayabitos, you will see an endless path of umbrellas that serve as a personal refuge for each and every traveler who decides to sunbathe and take a nap lulled by the sound of the sea.

In other places, you can experience a real party, with music that emerges from the players among the groups of friends and university students who meet to forget about school or celebrate a birthday.

Meanwhile, families take the opportunity to get together by joining large groups of children and teenagers making sandcastles or playing by the sea. The adults take advantage of the sun and the refreshing “piñas locas” that are served in the nearby palapas.

Rincón de Guayabitos is located 1 hour 50 minutes (98 km / 60 miles) by car from Tepic, the capital of Nayarit; if you arrive from Puerto Vallarta it will take you 1 hour 15 minutes (70 km / 43 miles). In case you decide to travel by plane, you will have to arrive at the airport in either city and hire a tour or rent a car.

San Blas is a typical fishermen’s village, rooted in the charm of quiet beaches, estuary mouths inhabited by birds, the warmth and simplicity of its people, and centuries of history written by the sea; it was one of the most important naval ports of New Spain. Also, this is where the 160 km ( 100 miles ) strip of coast that make up the Riviera Nayarit, on the Pacific coast of Mexico, comes to an end.

The scenery provided by the ocean, the green mountains, and the old colonial buildings of the town of San Blas are incomparable. Everywhere, bicycles are rented to go to the Fort of San Basilio, the fortress that protected it from pirate invasions and is now one of the best viewpoints to feel the sea breeze.

Downhill you can reach el Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Temple of Our Lady of the Rosary), used for photo sessions because of the light effects created among its arches. You will pass by the ex-maritime customs house, today the Casa de Cultura (House of Culture) with art exhibitions until you reach the dock: the legend says (made into a song) that here, a woman sat for years to wait for her love who never returned.

Right at the dock, the boats leave for the tropical marsh that includes the El Pozo estuary and the San Cristobal River and, of course, the La Tovara National Park -located two kilometers (1 mile) away from San Blas-, one of the most impressive natural attractions of the area with mangroves and hundreds of birds flying, as well as the wooden floating houses (characteristic of the first settlements) recreated to film the Spanish movie “Cabeza de Vaca” (1991).

San Blas would not be the same without its 40 km ( 25 miles ) of beaches such as El Borrego, ideal for a rich hike, swimming, horseback riding or releasing turtles in the summer months at the Aayetsie Wakie turtle camp; Las Islitas, for surfing one of the longest waves in the world; and Bahia de Matanchén, a former pirate and buccaneer haven with palapas to eat “zarandeado” fish, ceviche and banana bread.

To close with a flourish, you must sail to Isabel Island, an oasis of volcanic rock for snorkeling and diving with whale sharks, turtles, and rays.

For those who wonder where to sleep, in San Blas, there are beachfront bungalows and hotels with colonial architecture that blend in perfectly with the landscape, such as Garza Canela and its Delfin restaurant under the command of Mexican chef Betty Vazquez. There is also Hacienda Flamingos and Marina San Blas, surrounded by extensive gardens and infinity edge pools.

San Blas is located an hour and a half from Tepic International Airport.

First thing that comes to our mind when we hear the name of Zipolite is the nude beach located in the Oaxaca State. It is the only beach of this kind in Mexico. It belongs to the San Pedro Pochutla Municipality and is located just a few kilometers from Puerto Angel.

Decades ago in this place nudism was practiced. This is an open beach sea of about 2 kilometers long and 40 meters deep. You can book a tour to enjoy its crystalline water of geen and blue hues.

The name Zipolite means “Death’s Beach” in Zapotec language, and owes its name to a legend that says the Zapotec inhabitants used to bury their beloved ones there.

You can enjoy the lovely weather while you stroll through the riverbank without worrying about anything.

If you are seeking adventure then you can practice different aquatic activities such as surf, recreational diving, snorkeling or fishing. The sea swells are ideal for any of these.

There are plenty of hotels, cottages and bungalows for complementing your visit . You can even camp on the beach.

For eating, if you go to the Adoquín zone you will find plenty of options of traditional food, antojitos, beer and even crafts. By night this is the perfect place for relaxing in a bohemian atmosphere.

As an additional fact, Zipolite hosts the annual Nude Festival, organized by the Nudist Federation of Mexico. Here you can practice yoga, beach volleyball and even compete in a nudist rally.

We all dream of having a holiday in which the sea breeze is with us at every moment, we want to see the most impressive sunsets and have to think only in relaxing and nothing more.

This is extremely common in the Riviera Maya beaches, especially in the little communities where the sea seems to be more crystalline and the sand more fine; this is the perfect description for Akumal, Quintana Roo.

Akumal is located at the east of Quintana Roo, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Using this highway you can easily get here in 20 minutes coming from Cancun, 25 minutes from Tulum, 35 minutes if you come from Playa del Carmen, 1 hour 40 minutes if you are coming from Cozumel Island, 3 hours and 20 minutes if you come from Merida, Yucatan; and about 5 hours and 20 minutes if you come from Campeche.

The weather in Akumal is hot and tropical with abundant rainfalls during autumn. Regular weather es 26º C, so if you decide to venture to this paradise, bring light clothes and a hat or a cap.

Akumal name comes from the Maya and means “Place of the Turtles” and precisely this is one of its main features: you will have the chance of diving beside these fascinating creatures.

Akumal is a small community washed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea. It was kept as a secret by the inhabitants of this locality until the year 1958. That year a diving community led by Pablo Bush established themselves here. To this day this is probably one of the most sought after places for practicing diving and snorkel.

In Akumal you can find the Centro Ecológico Akumal, here research takes place for improving and protecting the Marine species and Coral reef in the region.

Puerto Morelos, in Quintana Roo, is a place that preserves the essence of a characteristic fishing village of the Mexican Caribbean. It’s one of the most emblematic destinations in the region where tradition is combined with adventure and nature to discover a secret world of wonderful attractions such as mangroves, cenotes and an exuberant jungle.

This destination is a main port in the state of Quintana Roo, located on the Riviera Maya coastline, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen and is characterized by the tranquility of its beaches and its bohemian atmosphere where you can walk without problems.

There is much to do, enjoy the sea breeze when walking along the boardwalk that is in front of the main square, where you can see the pier and the leaning lighthouse, an icon of Puerto Morelos.

Continue your visit in the Hunab-Ku artisan center, which offers products such as hammock spinning, gemstone carving and restaurants with international dishes.

You will love swimming in its beaches of fine, white, and soft sand; here you can practice some watersports such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking and windsurfing. Other activities you can do is riding an ATV and cycling.

A place that you should know is the Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín Botanical Garden, one of the largest gardens in Mexico. Here you will find several collections of plants from the region, as well as several species of wildlife.

Try the Cenotes Route and immerse yourself in the great variety of underground rivers, which are connected to each other. Explore the Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park and Selvática Ecological Park.

The Reservoir of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, which means, “Heaven’s Door” is one of the best kept secrets of the adventurers that are seeking direct contact with nature: Punta Allen.

The natural treasure that Sian Ka’an keeps, in the Caribbean sea, is not only large and heavy, but also was declared Natural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1987.

For exploring the area, you can start from Javier Rojo Gómez town. This place with barely 400 inhabitants is located over a stretch of land which is called Punta Allen, about 50 kilometers from Tulum, at the Riviera Maya.

Even though the distance that separates Punta Allen from other towns and places more inhabited and modernized, the difficulties around getting here have made this place relatively isolated.

Two options available to get to Punta Allen: you can either rent or use a vehicle of your own. It is advisable to use an all-terrain. The second option is taking a bus to the Caseta Arco Maya, where you will find a pier, here you must take a bot and you will be at Rojo Gomez in approximately 40 minutes.

It is worth mentioning that if you select option 2 you have to check the transportation schedule in advance since spaces are quite limited. It is not possible to come back the same day.

The whole tour takes about 2 hours. It is recommended to make a stop at Boca Paila, here you will be able to spot crocodiles in its natural habitat.

Once you get to Punta Allen, you will realize that all the difficulties to get here are totally worthy. You will have in front of you an idyllic paradise of beaches of fine white sand, an emerald sea and sweet life all around you.

At Punta Allen you can visit its abandoned lighthouse which is surrounded by exuberant vegetation, 3 lagoons, including the famous Black Lagoon and a pier where you can start different trips for enjoying the sea and its fauna.

The fishermen community and service providers that live at Punta Allen have organized themselves in order to offer you boat rides of about 3 hours with fixed rates, the same is true for kayaking through the mangrove or doing trekking to discover the natural richness of the zone.

There are plenty of options to enjoy Riviera Maya at its maximus. It is quite common that once here you want to take advantage of all the possible places to visit. One of these must-see is island Holbox, an oasis of tranquility, peace and beauty.

Holbox is an island located northeast of Yucatan’s peninsula, at Quintana Roo State. You have to navigate all the way to the island starting at the Chiquila port. At this location you can go up into a shared or individual boat that will help you to cross the Yalahau lagoon. This takes 20 minutes approximately.

If you coming by car, this place is at 1 hour and 45 minutes from Playa del Carmen, 2 hours from Cancún, 2 hours and a half from Tulum and 5 hours and 30 minutes from Chetumal, the capital of Quintana Roo.

Weather at Holbox is warm, Springs are extremely hot and sunny, whereas Summer presents constant rains and sometimes cyclones. Average weather is 26º C.

The word Holbox is a combination of Mayan and Spanish and means “Black Hole”, despite the colorfulness you will find in the houses, the hotels, restaurants and the kindness of the inhabitants of this place. Many foreign people run away from extreme winters and find a paradise here.

It has a 40 kilometer extension, so you won’t need a car for moving to and for. Best thing you can do is rent a bike. The island is not paved so you will be walking over sand. The most popular way of transportation are golf cars.

In the island you will find fresh products that come from the sea, like lobster. The specialty is lobster pizza and you will be able to find it in most of the restaurants in the zone.

Besides the amazing weather and the tranquil atmosphere, Holbox is home of whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world. And you can even swim with it.

Juts 146 kilómetros from Puerto Peñasco in Sonora, you will find a small fisher village, we are talking about the Santa Clara Golfo, better known as “Mexico’s Armpit”, as the inhabitants call it with tenderness.

In spite of its size, here is where the immense Cortes sea is born. The town is framed by the beaches of golden sand and its dunes, also by its cactus and saguaros. Its weather is warm and nice most of the year.

This is a fisher town. In its heyday, its inhabitants used to catch totoaba fish, however, today it is an almost extinct specie.

One of the favorite destinations in Mexico is, undoubtedly, Veracruz, due to its people’s warmth and camaraderie, usually very happy and fun. Northern of this beachy state, very close from the Totonacapan region, we find one of its most hidden paradises—Tecolutla, commonly visited just for the most knowledgeable in the seek of a more intimate beach getaway.

“The place of the owls” (by the Spanish meaning of its name) is located 45 minutes from Tajín and very close to Poza Rica. It’s a beautiful destination with pleasant weather, especially from October to June.

Surrounded by interesting mangroves of tropical forest, the Tecolutla River mouth and extraordinary beaches, it’s perfect for enjoying movie-like sunsets, a warm-water sea and activities that bring you closer to the marine biodiversity reigning in this side of the coast. Turtles that come to spawn on these shores are quite a natural show.

Thanks to the ecosystem that makes it up, it is a great place to practice different ecotourism and adventure activities such as sailing, diving, fishing and water skiing.

Among the local culinary treasures you shouldn’t miss is the shrimp guatape, a Malaysian coconut (coconut filled with shrimp), shrimp a la diabla, tiquinchin fish or cocadas, whose flavors variety, some as exotic as tequila or coffee, is practically infinite. Even in February the Festival del Coco (Coconut Festival), dedicated to this delicious typical candie, is organized.

Due to its geographical location at Huasteca Veracruzana northern, Tuxpan, “The port of beautiful sunsets”, is beautified by a great natural splendor among mangroves, beaches, a river, reefs and gastronomy. It’s an excellent destination to live an unforgettable experience, one of those that should be kept in memory.

Either huapango or son huasteco sounding in the background, the Veracruz heritage is enjoyed just by walking through Historic Center streets. A beautiful mural stands out on one building facade: it’s the City Hall whose work, that highlights symbols of Tuxpan identity and its historical surroundings, was made in 1999.

On Avenida Juárez and Garizurieta St, the coral-and-quarry 18th-century Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption) shines. Further on is Reforma Park, where you can take a break while enjoying the region’s pleasant climate savoring a delicious city’s typical drink.

A site that draws attention is the Museo de la Amistad México-Cuba (Mexico-Cuba Friendship Museum) that shows photographs and objects related to the Cuban Revolution. There’s also the Museo Regional de Antropología (Regional Museum of Anthropology) that houses more than 1,500 pieces of prehispanic groups that arrived in the region.

In the afternoon, it is worth seeing the Plaza Cívica’s fountain show: it combines its 240 water outlets with a range of 256 colors that go to programmed music rhythm.

The Callejón del Niño Perdido is a beautiful place built as part of the city’s December 7th traditional celebration. Walk amid the lit candles placed all over the alley and at sculpture’s foot that is right there. Legend says candles help lost children to see their way.

Going shopping to the center is to get a local-made souvenir: handicrafts as wooden ornaments, fishing nets, hammocks, palm hats and shell ornaments.

The rich Tuxpan gastronomy is based mainly on seafood and fish dishes, besides traditionals such as bocoles, gorditas de manteca stuffed with beans, chicharrón and chamites (tamal de elote).

Getting from Xalapa is necessary to travel four hours and 20 minutes by road or two hours from Tampico, Tamaulipas.

Just 40 minutes from the Magical Town Bacalar you will find a small fish village that will enchant you for the warmth and gentleness of its people and for its peaceful beach: Mahahual.

The peaceful atmosphere of Mahahual is perfect for unplugging yourself from the world. In this place you won’t find the hectic life of beaches like Playa del Carmen or Cancun, but all the opposite: its splendorous sea of turquoise can be enjoyed in a tranquil travel in kayak or maybe in a hammock while you enjoy the breeze.

If you want to explore the town, the best way to do it is by bike. Follow the road of the pier that has a 2 kilometer extension until you get the old lighthouse. The best time to go up is during the sunrise so you can take the best pictures and watch thousands of swallows in the horizon. You can take a rest in one of its many bars at the shores of the beach. You will find swings as seats or maybe you can enjoy sitting in the fine sand.

When night comes, a Bohemian atmosphere arises. You can enjoy a dinner in the candle light and under a starry sky since most restaurants are located outdoors. After eating and drinking you can stroll through the shore, where most of the hotels are located. By the way, all the hotels in here are eco friendly and use sunlight to generate electricity.

One of the main attractions of Mahahual is doing snorkel for diving in front of the Banco Chinchorro. You can dive in a ship’s cemetery or in a garden of corals. Here you will also be able to see the famous “brains” which are gigantic spheres with channels that emulate sa human brain. Some can be as big as 5 meters in diameter.

You cannot leave without exploring Uchben-Kah, a small ghost town that used to be a great producer of chewing gum. This place is located in the north of the Bacalar lagoon. You can make a stop at the butterfly farm that is located at the 4th kilometer of the Cafetal-Mahahual highway.

How can you get to Mahahual? From the Chetumal airport there is a transfer car operated by ADO that will take you to this Magical Town, making a stop in Bacalar. From here to Mahahual is just two hours.

Surrounded by cliffs and hills that seem to protect it, Maruata is a hidden jewel that you most know. In the seashore, you will find palapas, hammocks and a place for camping. Most of the visitors are young and from abroad. They gather at sunset, even though they didn’t arrive together, for seeing the sun fall and for sharing dinner. Here in Maruata, there are 3 different bays that you can choose for relaxing and refreshing in its shores.

Its waves are capricious and its mood changes constantly through the day. Another attraction you can find in this Michoacana beach is its Fauna. Seagulls, white herons, pelicans and many more will be flying around you. There are also three different turtle species (Golfina, Laud and Negra) that nest in this very island.

If you are feeling hungry you can sit in one of the palapas and eat freshly caught fish. Why don’t you try grilled fish or seafood soup, there are also beers available to pair your food.

If you want to forget about routine and sleep under a starry sky next to the beach, take your tent with you. If you want something more luxurious you can stay in one of the cottages of the zone, next to the three bays.

Arriving to Maruata will take you 2 hours and 30 minutes (158 km) if you are coming from Colima capital. This is the shortes way since if you take Lazaro Cardenas it can be a little longer, about 3 hours and 15 minutes (169 km) and coming from Morelia are 6 hours and 30 minutes (480 km).