Can you swim in Cancun Lagoon?

The lagoon is pretty big, but swimmers usually stay in the area near the dock and the center of the lagoon is off-limits for swimmers; but don't worry, Kaan Luum receives far less visitors than the beaches and cenotes near Tulum, so you're sure to beat the crowds here.



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Maroma Beach is located in Quintana Roo State, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen in the Yucatan Peninsula. It is on the Mexican Caribbean Coast, so expect gorgeous, crystal clear waters in every shade of blue — maybe even the clearest water in Mexico.

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Yes, absolutely. Cancun is home to some of the most amazing sea life that I have ever seen, so don't miss the chance to witness it for yourself! Snorkeling here is one of the best things to do in Mexico and there are just so many incredible creatures to see.

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Quiet and backed by dunes and forests of redwoods, this furrific lagoon offers fishing and swimming. Paddlers can bring their boats to the boat launch and spend an afternoon on the water.

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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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Most private hotels and restaurants in Cancun will have an on-site filtration system installed or offer guests drinking water that has been purified or bottled.

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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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Best time to visit Cancun for swimming snorkeling and diving The drier months of November through May provide the best visibility, especially in January and March. Though it's possible to snorkel with whale sharks from June to September, the visibility is best in June.

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Another benefit of traveling between the beginning of December and the end of May is that the tide is the lowest and calmest, so you can safely swim in Cancun's characteristic blue waters. Scuba divers also get the most visibility during these months!

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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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No, it is not harmful. Geothermal seawater contains high concentrations of minerals, such as sulfur, silica, and magnesium. While these are great for your skin, they can leave your hair feeling dry and matted.

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In fact, you can always touch the bottom of the lagoon standing up, so it is not like a swimming pool. The milky-blue depths aren't clear either, so you only really want to stick your head under the water to keep warm or perhaps wash off your mud mask.

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