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 Naturally,
the beaches are the biggest draw in Cancun, with their soft
sands and brilliant water. The Hotel Zone is really just
one long beach separated from the mainland by a system of
lagoons. The calmest beaches are found windward along the Bahía des Mujeres. Playa Linda, Playa Langosta, Playa
Tortugas and Playa Caracol are ideal for water sports and
swimmers of all levels. These beaches have all the usual
amenities such as restaurants, change rooms and showers.
South of Punta Cancún, the eastern beaches face the
open sea. Playa Chac-Mool, Playa Marlin and Playa Delfines
have bigger waves and stronger currents. While on windy
days they may not be the best for swimming, they still have
the spectacular view of that turquoise water. Depending
on where your  hotel
is, you will have access to either northern or eastern beaches.
Do pay attention the flags posted on the beaches –
they can save your life as they are posted to let you know
if it’s safe to swim. Green or blue flags indicate
that the water is calm, yellow means swim with caution while
red or black means danger, don’t go into the water.
Remember not to swim alone or when you are tired, overheated
or right after eating.
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| Playa Ballenas |
Public entrance to one of the most beautiful beaches in Cancun
is a sidewalk along the Meridien Hotel wall fence enjoy. Incredible
views, and peaceful sunbathing. Keep an eye on the warning
flags, however, as the currents can be quite dangerous any
time of the year. Located at kilometer 14 in the Hotel Zone,
in between Punta Cancún and Punta Nizuc. View
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| Playa Caracol
/ Playa Las Palmas |
This entrance is hard to locate. Go through the small wood
gate next to Fiesta Americana Coral Beach. Also accessible
through Xcaret bus terminal. Near Punta Cancún, ideal
for children or beginner swimmers because of its flat shallow
sand bed. A great place for water sports and general fun (sail-boarding,
water skiing, catamarans, pedal bikes and parasailing) Located
at 8.5 km in the Hotel Zone. View
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| Playa Chac Mool |
Public entrance is across the street from Señor Frog's.
This public beach has a changing area, handy restaurants and
strong waves. Be advised, however, that the currents are strong
and it's tempting to wade too far out into the shallow water.
Good water sports area - sail-boarding, water skiing and parasailing.
Located kilometer 10 in the Hotel Zone, near Punta Cancún.
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| Playa Delfines |
Peaceful sunbathing and breathtaking
views. However it also offers dangerous swimming conditions
in the strong surf and sometimes treacherous currents. There
are some stone benches for sitting and contemplating the
sea, but no other facilities. At Km 18 in the Hotel Zone,
near Punta Nizuc. View
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| Playa Juventud |
Here is a nice place for swimming
and a good place for water sports. Located off of Kukulcán
Boulevard at km. 3 in the Hotel Zone. View
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| Playa Langosta |
Excellent swimming. Situated in the
middle of the north end of the Hotel Zone and facing Bahia
de Mujeres, you can find some of the best swimming that
Cancún has to offer at Playa Langosta. Lots of beach
restaurants, bars and a dock with shuttles to Isla Mujeres
and other tours. Located at 5Km in the Hotel Zone. View
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| Playa Las Perlas |
Another nice place for swimming and a good place for water
sports. Naturally there are restaurants and bars on the beach
just in case you get hungry. Located at Km 2.5 in the Hotel
Zone. Shuttle to Isla Mujeres and other tours are also located
here. View
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| Playa Linda |
Excellent swimming. Close to downtown
and facing Bahia de Mujeres. Some of the best swimming in
all of Cancún. Restaurants, changing rooms. Playa
Linda’s dock is the departure point for submarine
and dive tours as well as the main shuttle to Isla Mujeres.
Located at Km 4 in the Hotel Zone. View
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| Playa Marlin |
Public entrance behind Kukulcán
Plaza, this beach is a sunbather´s delight. Well known for its
incredible, expansive views and peaceful sunbathing, this
is the place to go to work on your tan with some privacy.
Keep an eye on the warning flags however, as the currents
can be dangerous. Located at Km 13 in the Hotel Zone, in
between Punta Cancún and Punta Nizuc. View
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| Playa Tortugas |
Public entrance is next to Fat Tuesday's.
Good swimming, and perfect for water sports. You'll
find a number of restaurants and refreshment bars here too.
Dock offers shuttles to Isla Mujeres and other tours. Located
at Km 6.5 in the Hotel Zone. View
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