THE 15 BEST VIRGIN BEACHES IN MEXICO - GEOGRAPHY - 2024

I invite you to know the best virgin beaches in Mexico. In them you will find dazzling landscapes full of nature, in which the hand of man and tourism are not yet so present.

There you can enjoy the sun, the sea and the sand in its purest state, away from noise, bustle and large crowds. True paradises for all those who love natural purity.

Mexico has some of the most beautiful virgin beaches in the world. Source: pixabay.com

Due to its extension and particular geography, the Mexican coasts have all kinds of beaches, many of which are surrounded by thick jungles, large rocky crags and even ancient archaeological ruins.

If you like movement and hubbub, you can visit one of its most popular tourist spots, such as Acapulco, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Veracruz or Playa de Carmen.

However, if you prefer a more secluded place where you can have more contact with nature, in this article you will find the best 15 virgin beaches in Mexico.

The 15 best unspoiled beaches in Mexico

1- Balandra - Baja California Sur

Located less than half an hour by car from the city of La Paz, this beach is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It surprises with its white sand, its reddish hills and its crystal clear waters free of waves, which make it a true natural pool.

Here you can practice water sports, such as rowing and kayaking. Also diving and snorkeling, since it has a rich marine flora and fauna that is easily observed due to the transparency of the sea.

2- El Madresal - Chiapas

Located 40 minutes from Tonalá, in the state of Chiapas, this beach remains totally unspoilt and has become an ecotourism center. To get there, it is necessary to cross a mangrove area, where repeats of all sizes and species live, which gives it an extra attraction.

The place has a camping area and some small cabins in case you want to spend the night there. On the other hand, on the beach you can practice sport fishing, snorkeling and diving, in addition to boat rides and bird and crocodile sightings.

3- Celestún - Yucatán

The main attraction of Celestún beach are the pink flamingos that roam free around the place. Source: pixabay.com

Located 95 kilometers from the city of Mérida, it is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Its name means "painted stone" in the Mayan language, and its main attraction is the pink flamingos that roam free around the place.

This reserve has a particular ecosystem due to the combination of fresh water from the Celestún estuary and salt water from the Gulf of Mexico. There it is possible to visit a place known as the Petrified Forest, swim in the Baldiosera spring and visit the Real de Salinas ranch, from where it extracts natural salt.

4- Secret Beach - Quintana Roo

Despite being located just 48 kilometers from Cancun, this beach stands out for its tranquility and for being practically virgin. In the place there is no electricity and to get there it is necessary to cross a mangrove path, full of wildlife and exotic birds, where it is possible to do ecotourism.

Its sand is clear and fine and the sea has a turquoise color. There it is possible to snorkel and observe turtles in the spawning season. Surfing, kayaking and other water sports are also practiced on this beach.

5- Paradise Beach

This place, which lives up to its name, is located just one kilometer from the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum. They are located on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, under which the beach is located.

Its waters are turquoise blue and allow snorkeling on the second largest barrier reef in the world, which contains a huge variety of fish and formations.

6- Chacahua - Oaxaca

This beach is located on an island, in the middle of five lagoons in the state of Oaxaca. It is located near Puerto Escondido and is a protected nature reserve.

In the place, which can only be reached by boat, you can see turtles, fish of all colors and crocodiles. Chacahua is ideal to reconnect with virgin nature in a reserved space, enjoy the sea and appreciate wonderful sunsets.

7- Mazunte - Oaxaca

Located 22 kilometers southwest of the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla, this place is famous for its sea turtles that come to lay their eggs there. In addition, depending on the season of the year, it is also possible to spot whales, dolphins and other aquatic species.

Its name derives from a blue crab that was once very numerous in the region. The beach has an area of ​​one kilometer and is bathed by warm and crystalline waters, ideal for swimming. In its vicinity it has camping areas and small constructions made with natural materials, where it is possible to spend the night.

8- San Juan de Alima - Michoacán

It is a wide beach, with great vegetation, where it is possible to practice ecotourism. Its waters are clean and crystalline, which rise and fall depending on the tide. From July to December, the turtles come to its shores to lay their eggs. In addition, in the place it is also possible to see exotic birds of different species.

San Juan de Alima is characterized by its tranquility and its beauty. For those who want lodging, it has cabins, simple hotels and camping areas in the surroundings.

9- Todos Santos - Baja California Sur

Also known as Playa de los Cerritos, it is located 10 kilometers from the town of Todos Santos, which still maintains its old traditions and a bohemian character.

This beach is famous for its magnificent waves that are maintained throughout the year, which makes it ideal for learning and surfing. Nearby is the mythical Hotel California.

10- Cabo Pulmo - Baja California Sur

This area, located 63 kilometers northeast of the city of San José del Cabo, was declared a National Park due to the large number of marine species that inhabit it.

In its waters there is also the largest coral reef in the Gulf of California, which is estimated to be more than 20 thousand years old and could be the oldest in the American Pacific.

Its beach is a true natural aquarium where it is possible to observe native flora and fauna and practice sports such as diving, canoeing, rowing and kayaking. In addition, the place is of great importance for the reproductive cycle of sea turtles.

11- Teopa Beach - Jalisco

Located in the southern part of the state of Jalisco, in Costa Alegre, this place is part of Punta Careyes, where some of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico are located.

Teopa is a natural reserve for the protection of sea turtles and there the reproduction and care of four different species is encouraged: leatherback, olive ridley, hawksbill and loggerhead. It also has an old lighthouse that you can visit.

In addition to enjoying long and almost virgin beaches, at night it is possible to observe the large turtles arriving to spawn on the shore and also help the babies to reach the ocean safely.

12- Las Tortugas Beach - Nayarit

On the Pacific Ocean, this place offers eight kilometers of virgin beaches that flow into a natural estuary where a large number of birds and other animals live. In this vast expanse of sand, different kinds of turtles come to lay their eggs every year.

This area is ideal for lovers of nature in its purest form. There it is possible to practice kayaking, canoeing and surfing, among other water sports, as well as horseback riding.

On the other hand, for those who want a little more movement, a few kilometers away are the beaches of Bucerías and San Blas, which are more touristy.

13- Playa Escondida - Nayarit

Also known as Playa del Amor, this place is located on the Riviera Nayarit, west of Mexico. To access it, you must take a boat to Isla Redonda and then swim with lifeguards about 14 meters away to a natural tunnel located next to the rocks, which is its entrance.

Once there, you have to wait for the tide to go out before you can cross it, and on the other side is a dazzling beach inside a natural open-air crater, created by thousands of years of marine erosion.

This dream place has white sands and crystalline waters where many species of animals live.

14- El Carrizalillo - Oaxaca

In many of these virgin beaches in Mexico it is possible to spot large sea turtles. Source: pixabay.com

This beach is located 5 minutes by car from Puerto Escondido and it is only possible to get there on foot after descending some steep rock stairs. It has an area of ​​300 meters and is ideal for snorkeling and surfing.

15- Las Labradas - Sinaloa

Located 50 minutes from Mazatlán, this beach stands out for its natural beauty and for the volcanic rocks that have more than 600 rock carvings, with geometric figures of all kinds.

It is part of the Cacaxtla Plateau, a protected natural area that has ecosystems of high biodiversity.

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