Best Public Beaches in Cancun
Among the several best beaches in Cancun, we can find these:
Playa Las Perlas
Location: This is located next to the Imperial Las Perlas Hotel and next to The Marina Town Center also known as Puerto Cancun.
Amenities: This public beach has the famous “Blue Flag” certification. This means this beach has changing-rooms, showers, bathrooms, lifeguard, free parking lot, etc. for more info readwww.blueflag.global/criteria/
Swimming area conditions: It has shallow waters and it is very safe for swimming
Playa Langosta
Location: This is located between the Royal Cancun Hotel and Hotel Casa Maya.
Amenities: This public beach has changing rooms, showers, bathrooms, and parking lot
Swimming area conditions: It has shallow waters and it is very safe for swimming.
Playa Tortugas
Location: This is located at Playa Tortugas Ferry Terminal next to the Embarcadero and Dos Playas Hotel.
Amenities: This public beach has no amenities, but there are several Mexican Seafood Restaurants that offer Bathrooms, chairs, umbrellas when you purchase in their places. There are showers available for $10mxn per usage if you need it. A parking lot is also available for free. Bus stop in right in front if you are taking the public buses R1, R2, or R27.
Swimming area conditions: It has shallow waters and it is very safe for swimming.
Playa Caracol
Location: This is located at Xcaret Base, Playa Caracol Ferry Terminal, next to Coral Beach Hotel. Busses R1, R2, R27 can take you here.
Amenities: There is only a parking lot with additional cost. There is a Mexican seafood restaurant in front if you want to eat and use their facilities.
Swimming area conditions: It has shallow waters and it is very safe for swimming
Playa Gaviotas
Location: This is located next to the famous Coco Bongo Night Club and Mandala Beach, in front of the Beach. There is a narrow alley that takes you to the beach. Busses R1, R2, R27 can take you here.
Amenities: There is only a parking lot with additional cost at Plaza Forum. There are some restaurants and bars that provide chairs and umbrellas when you consume in their establishments. There is a lifeguard on duty most of the times.
Swimming area conditions: There are breakwater blocks that create a perfect swimming area, shallow waters.
Playa Chac Mool
Location: This is located next to the Bay View Grand condominiums and The Surfin Burrito, and Restaurant Le´Natura. Busses R1, R2, R27 can take you there.
Amenities: This public beach has the famous “Blue Flag” certification. This means this beach has changing-rooms, showers, bathrooms, lifeguard, free parking lot, etc.
Swimming area conditions: This part of the ocean is deep and with a strong current. It´s highly recommended to follow the “beach warning flags” signs and swim near the lifeguard.
Playa Marlin
Location: This is located behind the Kukulcan Plaza, behind the firefighter´s station. Busses R1, R2, R27 can take you here.
Amenities: This public beach has the famous “Blue Flag” certification. This means this beach has changing-rooms, showers, bathrooms, lifeguard, free parking lot, etc.
Swimming area conditions: This part of the ocean is deep and with a strong current. It´s highly recommended to follow the “beach warning flags” signs and swim near the lifeguard.
Playa Ballenas
Location: This is located between the Hard Rock Hotel and Secrets the Vine, by the Retorno del Rey street. Busses R1, R2, R27 can take you here.
Amenities: This public beach has the famous “Blue Flag” certification. This means this beach has changing-rooms, showers, bathrooms, lifeguard, free parking lot, etc.
Swimming area conditions: This part of the ocean is deep and with a strong current. It´s highly recommended to follow the “beach warning flags” signs and swim near the lifeguard.
Playa Delfines
Translated to Dolphin Beach also known as the Mirador I
Location: This is located by El Rey archaeological site and Next to the Iberostar Hotel. Busses R1, R2, R27 can take you here.
Amenities: This public beach has the famous “Blue Flag” certification. This means this beach has changing-rooms, showers, bathrooms, lifeguard, free parking lot, etc. for more info read www.blueflag.global/criteria/
Swimming area conditions: This part of the ocean is deep and with a strong current. It´s highly recommended to follow the “beach warning flags” signs and swim near the lifeguard.
Playa Coral
Translated to Coral Beach Also known as the Mirador II
Location: This located next to Ventura Park and the only way to get there it will be by taxi or if you rent a car. The public transportation system doesn’t reach until here.
Amenities: This public beach has the famous “Blue Flag” certification. This means this beach has changing-rooms, showers, bathrooms, lifeguard, free parking lot, etc.
Swimming area conditions: This part of the ocean is very calm and shallow. It is a pet-friendly beach.
Playa del Niño
Location: This is located to the north part of Puerto Juarez, passing the Puerto Juarez ferry terminal. The bus R1 (with the sign Puerto Juarez will bring you here)
Amenities: This public beach has the famous “Blue Flag” certification. This means this beach has changing-rooms, showers, bathrooms, lifeguard, free parking lot, etc. There are several Mexican Seafood Restaurants around where you can try the freshest and different specialties
Swimming area conditions: This part of the ocean is very calm and shallow since Isla Mujeres is in front of the beach which prevents huge waves.
