Are the beaches in Cancun blue?

Cancun is recognized worldwide for its spectacular beaches of fine white sand, its fascinating turquoise blue sea and unparalleled weather, as well as excellent air and land connectivity, and a first-class hotel infrastructure that places it as one of the best destinations for tourists throughout the world thanks to ...



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Here you can relax on the soft sands and snorkel, surf, or swim in the endless, clear sea. You can head for beachside bars with elegant furnishings and gorgeous vistas while enjoying strong craft cocktails.

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The sand is a beautiful white color. The water is not bright turquoise blue like I have seen in other parts of the Carribean, it is a darker turquoise with a little bit of gray mixed in. It turns a deep blue the further you go out. However, I feel it was beautiful and did not regret going a couple weeks ago!

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Playa Maroma (Maroma Beach), located at around km 55 of the Cancun-Chetumal Highway in the Riviera Maya, is considered by many to be one of the best beaches in the world due to its size, the incredible blue color of the water and amazing snorkeling right off shore.

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Cancun is recognized worldwide for its spectacular beaches of fine white sand, its fascinating turquoise blue sea and unparalleled weather, as well as excellent air and land connectivity, and a first-class hotel infrastructure that places it as one of the best destinations for tourists throughout the world thanks to ...

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As you can tell by now, many factors come into play to create the perfect turquoise color that defines the Caribbean. We are lucky to enjoy mother nature showing off with the beautiful intense tones that Cancun gives to everyone who visits.

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Wrapping around the northern nose of Isla Mujeres, this beautiful stretch of beach has some of the clearest turquoise water to be found anywhere in the world.

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A component that plays a big part in the water´s clear blue is the color of the sand. Cancun´s sand is one of the whitest and powdery there is. White sand works as a light reflector that brings the coast a more transparent aspect. If you stay still enough, you are able to see your feet through the water.

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Cancun is considered to be the heart of the Mexican Caribbean and year on year thousands of visitors who come to the Yucatan Peninsula end up right here! The gorgeous beaches, great weather, and amazingly clear and clean waters are huge pulls for many tourists, but Cancun has much more to offer than just this.

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Seaweed and algae in the ocean´s floor, can darken the color of the water or give a green aspect to it. Plankton, algae and other organisms transform blue color into green. Also if there is seaweed floating light cannot penetrate the surface and shed light deep enough.

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Es Trenc Beach, Mallorca, Spain The soft golden sands of Es Trenc meet gently lapping waves of sapphire-blue and turquoise waters, which many vacationers compare to a Caribbean beach.

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Photo: Marama Beach has the clearest water in Mexico Perfection at Palifitos Paradise!

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So if shimmering translucent waters float your boat, you should check out the following destinations:
  • SARDINIA, ITALY. What is this? ...
  • TURKEY'S TURQUOISE COAST. What is this? ...
  • LITTLE CYCLADES, GREECE. What is this? ...
  • PUGLIA, ITALY. What is this? ...
  • KSAMIL, ALBANIA. ...
  • MENORCA, SPAIN. ...
  • MALTA'S BLUE LAGOON, MALTA. ...
  • FORMENTERA, SPAIN.


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13 of the most crystal clear waters on Earth
  • Lake Mashu, Japan. ...
  • The Maldives. ...
  • Sheosar Lake, Pakistan. ...
  • Peyto Lake, Canada. ...
  • Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. ...
  • The Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula. ...
  • Cancun, Mexico. ...
  • Cook Islands (Rarotonga)


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Cancun, Mexico Perfect for scuba diving, the clear waters around popular Mexican resort Cancun are some of the most beautiful in the world.

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The best time to go to Cancun is the shoulder months of April, May, November, and the beginning of December. The best weather in Cancun is between December and April. Rainy season in Cancun runs from May to October, which is the best time to visit Cancun on a budget.

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Like many other travelers, you've probably already heard about the seaweed or sargassum problem along the Quintana Roo coastline. Get to know more about Playa Mujeres: A Sargassum-Free Haven in Cancun, and prepare to enjoy a spectacular Caribbean getaway!

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The Gulf of Mexico water is more green than the blues of the Caribbean side of the peninsula, but it is warm and calm, the beach is soft with very few shells or rocks and you can float all day in the gentle surf.

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