The wide, expansive white sand beach and calm, crystal clear turquoise water are one of the biggest attractions for those that stay in Costa Mujeres.
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The Beaches of Isla MujeresCalm, turquoise waters and soft white sand make them ideal for sunning, swimming and snorkeling. The spectacular and rocky eastern shore is too dangerous for swimming, the currents are very strong on the Caribbean side.
Costa Mujeres beaches are magnificent. Enjoy surfing, swimming, kayaking, boating, or snorkeling with turtles in glistening aquamarine waters. Visit the many spectacular Mayan ruins nearby, such as the El Rey Archaeological Zone with its beautiful botanical garden and impressive wild iguana population.
The best beach on the island is Playa Norte, ranked as one of The 10 Best Beaches in the World, and as its name suggests, it is located on the north shore. The reason behind the color of its waters is the proximity of the reef to the shore, which makes this beach a true paradise of fine sand and shallow waters.
Sargassum is at its worst between April and August, peaking in July and August, although this year saw the seaweed arrive early, with some beaches being hit heavily in March.
While exposed eastern shores are most likely to get hit by surges of sargassum, some beaches in Mexico have no sargassum. This includes Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo and Cozumel's western shore. They're generally seaweed-free. However, much depends on winds and ocean currents.