What part of Mexico has turquoise water?

About an hour south of Cancun, Tulum has emerged as one of Mexico's most beloved beach destinations, thanks to an abundance of white sand, warm turquoise water, and jungle-lined roads and ruins.



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It is in Puerto Bahía Balandra (Balandra Bay), a sheltered area in the Gulf of California just across from Isla Espiritu Santo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has what many consider the bluest water in Mexico.

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Best Beaches in Mexico
  • Sayulita.
  • Tulum.
  • Cancun.
  • Puerto Vallarta.
  • Puerto Escondido.
  • Playa del Carmen.
  • Manzanillo.
  • Punta Mita.


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Cancun's beaches are some of the most popular in Mexico, recognized for their vast sands and crystal clear waters. While many will stick to the shoreline outside their resort, visitors should consider exploring the area's other options, too.

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The 9 Most Beautiful Beaches in Mexico
  • Playa Balandra. ...
  • Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. ...
  • Playa Blanca. ...
  • Costalegre, Jalisco. ...
  • Punta Mosquito. Location: Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo. ...
  • Playa Norte Celestun. Location: Celestun, Yucatan. ...
  • Playa Mayto. Location: Mayto, Jalisco. ...
  • Playa Zipolite. Location: Zipolite, Oaxaca.


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If you want to go to a Mexican beach and be 100% confident that the water is pristine, your best bets are on the Pacific coast. Two of the top-10 (all tying with the same score) cleanest beaches in Mexico were in Campeche. One was in Quintana Roo, but far to the south.

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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.

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The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.

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Playa Maroma Beach, Quintana Roo 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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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.

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With its stunning beaches of crystal-clear waters and white sands, the region is a true tropical paradise. If you are looking for a beach to enjoy water sports or just relax, Playa del Carmen is an excellent choice.

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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

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Tulum is a beach bum's paradise with long stretches of silky-smooth sand, where only the gentle swishing of turquoise waters disturbs the shore. The town is found on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and has stunning natural beauty all along the Boca Paila – a strip running alongside the sea.

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Playa Norte is famous for the crystal clear turquoise waters and sparkling white sand. Located on Isla Mujeres, the famous Mexican island close to Cancún. At this beach, the water is very shallow, so it's ideal for snorkeling or enjoying a long walk in the sea.

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Playa Del Carmen is a stunning destination located on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Just south of Cancun, it is known for its wide white sand playa del carmen beach and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

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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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Cozumel is one of the safest beach towns in Mexico. Playa Dzul Ha, Playa Palancar, and Playa Sur eco-Park are some of the best beaches in Mexico you can find. The white sand beaches and deep blue water with its white foamy waves make for a relaxing retreat.

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Puerto Vallarta — Safest Mexico Beach City Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the safest resort towns in Mexico. While it has these amazing Puerto Vallarta all inclusive resorts, you can of course stay-off resort and best just as safe.

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