Mexican beaches are great!
Mexican beaches are great!
Too many beaches to count
Mexico holds a permanent place in my heart for so many reasons and it is a country that everyone should experience. The people and their cultures are as diverse as the country’s landscape and all areas have something unique to share. If it’s a beautiful beach you’re looking for, there are so many that you’ll be spoiled for choice as Mexico has over nine thousand kilometres of coastline and more than seven thousand of that on the Pacific side.
The Pacific coast
The Pacific is also host to one of the world’s best surf locations at Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido and plays host to annual competitions that just make you gape at the size of the waves. Puerto Escondido has other beaches of a calmer nature for those that might want to body surf or just have a splash around and travelling up the coast to Acapulco or Puerto Vallarta will give up even calmer waters. This area has long been a favourite for sun seekers and is very popular with Canadians and Americans during the winter season as it’s relatively easy for them to get there.
Baja California
Baja California is another Mexican classic which stretches over a thousand miles south of the US border and forms the Western coast of the Sea of Cortez. Baja is a wonderful experience and the contrast, as you look around while on a beach, between desert and water is amazing. If you travel to Baja California, the most popular destinations will be Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos but it’s worth a trip up the coast to Los Barriles for some great snorkelling or to Todas Los Santos to have a beer in the original Hotel California.
The Caribbean side
The Cancun area, on Eastern Coast of Mexico, is the most popular destination for Europeans as there are numerous direct flights on a daily basis. There is a hotel to suit every budget and the standards vary from dingy and dirty to opulent 5 star luxury. One of the big draws to Cancun is the night life; the bars are open all night long and the drinks are cheap so if you want relaxation you’ll be better off in Tulum or Playa Del Carmen. Another draw to ‘Riviera Maya’ is the proximity of ruins; Tulum and Chichen Itza are both fantastic opportunities that shouldn’t be missed. The more adventurous may be interested in one or two day trips to Belize, Guatemala, Mexico city or even charter a boat to Roatan or Utila to dive with whale sharks.
I can help
My time in Mexico totals almost four years and is where we were married eight years ago. The Mexican people, for the most part, are lovely and the country, as a whole, is a great place to visit. Whether it be luxury accommodation or a lengthy trip down the ‘backpacker trail, Mexico really has something for everyone and I’d love to share my experiences with you. Please feel free to contact me at any time and we can go over your plans or ideas.
