One of the region's smaller beaches, Playa del Amor, or Lover's Beach, is a great addition to any itinerary. Both secluded and private, it is surrounded by high cliffs covered in jungle sweeping down to golden sands and calm shallows known for their swimming, snorkelling and diving.
The rocks on either side of Playa del Amor are home to all manner of marine species, while the beach itself forms a rough… read more »
One of the longest stretches of soft white sand in the Puerto Escondido area, Playa Bacocho lies four kilometres west of the town centre, making it easily accessible along the sealed coastal road. Backed by palms and native forest, Playa Bacocho has a stunning location, with warm waves rolling in towards its wide expanse of sand.
There are several pockets of large smooth rocks protruding out of the sand at… read more »
Perhaps Oaxaca's most laid-back beach, Playa Manzanillo is a small arch of soft sand meeting calm warm waters sheltered by the bay. As a result, Playa Manzanillo is one of the best spots in the region to swim and snorkel without having to worry about strong currents, with corals and tropical fish just waiting to be discovered.
More popular with local families than international tourists, Playa Manzanillo is lined with several… read more »
Located on the very southern tip of Baja California Sur, among the stunning rock formations of Cabo San Lucas, is Divorce Beach (Playa Divorcio). A beautiful stretch of near-white sand backed by high cliffs this beach is adjoined by the much better known Lover's Beach, or Playa del Amor.
It is in fact quite difficult to separate the two beaches, but basically Lover's beach looks back towards the town and… read more »
Close to the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, Playa Santa Maria curves around a small bay of clear calm waters facing roughly southeast. Primarily made up of a broad expanse of coarse pale sand mixed with shingle, it is edged by high rocks which help to keep it sheltered from offshore winds.
A relatively quiet beach by the standards of the region, Playa Santa Maria is situated within… read more »
Playa las Gatas is a secluded white sandy beach at the southern end of Zihuatanejo Bay in central Mexico. Washed by gentle Pacific waves, the name "Las Gatas" comes from the nurse sharks that once inhabited this sheltered coast.
The narrow beach has shallow aquamarine water with small waves and a coral reef. It is perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving but rarely has enough wave action for surfing. The beach… read more »
One of Cozumel's all-inclusive resort beaches, Playa Paradise is a fine stretch of pale sand lined by tall palms and sun loungers. Roughly 20 minutes by road from San Miguel de Cozumel, the beach edges the island's southwest coast. Facing back towards Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Riviera Maya region, its waters are relatively protected and therefore generally good for swimming as well as other water sports.
Although sea temperatures average 80-85… read more »
The westernmost section of broad sand which stretches for around 500 metres Playa Rinconcito forms part of the crescent of Playa Mazunte.
Sloping gently into the turquoise waters the beach consists of a light golden sand, backed by rolling hills covered in native flora and basic thatched structures acting as cafes and restaurants during high season. The beach is primarily the haunt of European backpackers and independent travellers, who come for… read more »
Acapulco's "secret beach" is so named as it tucked away in an upmarket corner of Santa Lucía Bay with public access very limited. Overlooking the beach, beyond the fringe of dense vegetation are some of this holiday city's most exclusive postcodes. It is therefore not too surprising they wanted to keep this hidden gem to themselves.
Unlike many of the beaches in Acapulco, which are battered by the Pacific swells, Playa del… read more »
