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Which beach has the clearest water in Mexico?

Marama Beach has the clearest water in Mexico - Picture of El Dorado Maroma, Playa Maroma - Tripadvisor.



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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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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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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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East Coast: Mexico's east coast, particularly the Caribbean Sea's turquoise waters in spots like Tulum, are the stuff beach vacation dreams are made of. The east coast also has a reputation for soft white sand and warm, calm waters.

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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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Here's our list of Mexico's best beaches to help you plan your next getaway.
  • Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo.
  • Playa La Punta, Oaxaca.
  • Playa Paraiso, Quintana Roo.
  • Playa Blanca, Guerrero.
  • Costalegre, Jalisco.
  • Playa Cerritos, Baja California Sur.
  • Playa Canalán, Nayarit.
  • Lagunas de Chacahua, Oaxaca.


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Yelapa and Majahuitas The answer is a resounding yes! Here you'll find less seaweed than in other destinations because authorities clean the hotel beaches regularly. With its own water treatment facility, Puerto Vallarta has great water quality, making it a great place to swim once you get in the sea.

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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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With its stunning beaches of crystal-clear waters and white sands, the region is a true tropical paradise.

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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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While Cancun is known for its lively nightlife, shopping, and entertainment, Riviera Maya offers a more laid-back and tranquil experience focusing on nature, eco-tourism, and cultural heritage. The Riviera Maya is also home to several charming and picturesque coastal towns.

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Most Beautiful Places in Mexico
  • Cañón del Sumidero (Sumidero Canyon) ...
  • Hierve el Agua. ...
  • El Castillo, Chichen Itza. ...
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City. ...
  • Pico de Orizaba. ...
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca City. ...
  • Isla Mujeres. ...
  • Cabo San Lucas Arch, Cabo San Lucas.


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Seaweed season in Cancun is May to October so if you are visiting during those months in 2023 you could encounter sargassum seaweed on the beaches and/or in the water.

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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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Puerto Vallarta is located on beautiful Banderas Bay where the waters are calmer than the Pacific Ocean. The bay and beaches are perfect for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Summers have less wave action and the water is clearer.

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