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About Quintana Roo

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of Quintana Roo attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Punta Maroma

Punta Maroma

5 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Paamul

Paamul

8 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
El Paso del Cedral

El Paso del Cedral

8 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for diving
Cancun

Cancun

18 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Las Ventanas

Las Ventanas

8 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for diving
Playa Mia

Playa Mia

8 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for diving
Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres

Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres

12 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Football ground
Pino Suarez

Pino Suarez

8 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Alfredo V. Bonfil

Alfredo V. Bonfil

18 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Lagos del Sol

Lagos del Sol

16 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Central de Abasto

Central de Abasto

16 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Palancar

Palancar

8 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for diving
Puerto Aventuras

Puerto Aventuras

14 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for diving
La Victoria

La Victoria

10 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen

24 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow
Chankanaab (Parque)

Chankanaab (Parque)

6 beaches
Picturesque • Good for diving • Good for water jumping
Presidente Intercontinental

Presidente Intercontinental

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for diving
Rancho Escondido

Rancho Escondido

11 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for diving
Playa Bosh

Playa Bosh

5 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for diving
Cabana del Pescador

Cabana del Pescador

4 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow • Good for diving
Isla Maya

Isla Maya

4 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow • Good for diving
Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos

9 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Luis Alcerreca

Luis Alcerreca

5 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow • Good for diving
Holbox

Holbox

2 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Tulum

Tulum

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Akumal

Akumal

14 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for diving
Tulsayab

Tulsayab

11 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Chen Rio

Chen Rio

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Surfing
Punta Allen

Punta Allen

3 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Mezcalitos

Mezcalitos

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Surfing
Punta Morena

Punta Morena

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Surfing
Playa San Martin

Playa San Martin

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Surfing
Mahahual

Mahahual

3 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Xcalak

Xcalak

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Sup surfing
Pulticub

Pulticub

1 beach
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
Calderitas

Calderitas

2 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Sup surfing • Pet friendly
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Isla de Pasion
Isla de Pasion
Isla de Pasion
Good for Relax

Isla de Pasion

Laguna Ciega 2.3 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • White fine sand • Access by boat • No parking
6.8 Amenities index
Playa Caracol
Playa Caracol
Playa Caracol
Senior friendly

Playa Caracol

Cancun 10.9 km
Very good
8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
Playa Holbox
Playa Holbox
Playa Holbox
Kids friendly

Playa Holbox

Holbox 0.9 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
6.5 Amenities index
Playa Mamitas
Playa Mamitas
Playa Mamitas
Kids friendly

Playa Mamitas

Playa del Carmen 1.2 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise water • Fine sand bottom
6.5 Amenities index
Mahahual beach
Mahahual beach
Mahahual beach
Kids friendly

Mahahual beach

Mahahual 0.1 km
Good
7.8
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Playa Puerto Morelos
Playa Puerto Morelos
Playa Puerto Morelos
Good for Relax

Playa Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos 0.4 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
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Picturesque
Sand
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Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Pet friendly
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Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Private resort
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Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 98 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Quintana Roo.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Quintana Roo

Punta Venado beach

Punta Venado beach
8.9
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Paamul 4.5 km
Maroma Beach
Playa Maroma

Maroma Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Punta Maroma 0.1 km
Mujeres beach
Playa Mujeres

Mujeres beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres 5.6 km
Paraiso Beach
Playa Paraiso

Paraiso Beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Punta Maroma 2.6 km
Ancha Beach
Playa Ancha

Ancha Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Cancun 10.4 km
Tulum beach II

Tulum beach II
8.5
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Tulum 5.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Quintana Roo

Chacmool Beach
Playa Chacmool

Chacmool Beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Alfredo V. Bonfil 11.1 km
Tulum beach

Tulum beach
8.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Tulum 8.6 km
Marlin Beach
Playa Marlin

Marlin Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Alfredo V. Bonfil 8.8 km
Xpu-Ha Beach
Playa Xpu-Ha

Xpu-Ha Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Puerto Aventuras 4.9 km
Grand Sirenis beach

Grand Sirenis beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Akumal 4.2 km
Playacar beach

Playacar beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Mexico, Playa del Carmen 3.5 km
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Beaches for families with children in Quintana Roo

Delfines Beach
Playa Delfines

Delfines Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Lagos del Sol 7.3 km
Playa Tulum

Playa Tulum
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Tulum 3.4 km
Playa del Secreto

Playa del Secreto
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Punta Maroma 5 km
Playa del Nizuc

Playa del Nizuc
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Central de Abasto 6.7 km
Playa Coba

Playa Coba
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Akumal 4.6 km
Playa Las Palmas

Playa Las Palmas
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Tulum 3.1 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Quintana Roo

Playa Palancar

Playa Palancar
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Palancar 0.3 km
Akumal beach

Akumal beach
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Akumal 0.1 km
Playa "El Cielo"

Playa "El Cielo"
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
Mexico, Palancar 4.4 km
Playa Tortugas

Playa Tortugas
8.1
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Cancun 8.9 km
Delphinus Xcaret beach

Delphinus Xcaret beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Playa del Carmen 7.2 km
Playa Punta Sur

Playa Punta Sur
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Rancho Escondido 4.9 km
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Hotel beaches in Quintana Roo

Cozumel paradise beach

Cozumel paradise beach
8.3
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Las Ventanas 0.3 km
Catalonia Yucatan beach

Catalonia Yucatan beach
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Puerto Aventuras 1.2 km
Playa Mia

Playa Mia
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Playa Mia 0.2 km
Playa Kantenah

Playa Kantenah
8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Akumal 6.6 km
El Dorado hotel beach

El Dorado hotel beach
7.9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Puerto Aventuras 7.3 km
Occidental Cozumel

Occidental Cozumel
7.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, El Paso del Cedral 0.5 km
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Beaches with shade in Quintana Roo

Playa Punta Esmeralda

Playa Punta Esmeralda
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Playa del Carmen 2.8 km
Bahía Soliman beach

Bahía Soliman beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Tulsayab 0 km
Riviera Maya beach

Riviera Maya beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Puerto Aventuras 2.6 km
Tulum beach III

Tulum beach III
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Tulum 12.2 km
Playa las Rocas

Playa las Rocas
7.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Luis Alcerreca 0.1 km
Puerto Aventuras beach

Puerto Aventuras beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Puerto Aventuras 1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Quintana Roo, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 52 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Quintana Roo is less than 500 meters. 92 beaches are relatively easy to access, 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 4 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Quintana Roo beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Quintana Roo's beaches

Chankanaab Beach
6 elemental45

We had a pleasant time at the beach, enjoying snorkeling and the excellent service. The fish and shrimp tacos were delicious. However, it is important to note that bringing cash is advisable. Our food and drink bill, which was initially $85 in US dollars, ended up being $155 when charged to my credit card. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do about it as I had signed for the transaction in pesos. If you plan on using a card, make sure to check the exchange rate beforehand to avoid any surprises. It turned out to be a rather costly day, which was unexpected considering how positively I felt about it initially.

Playa Uvas II
10 Kazim

This resort is perfect for a tranquil vacation, offering a cozy and private atmosphere. It's not all inclusive, which I personally appreciate if you're not into drinking. The resort is well-maintained and pleasant, with excellent housekeeping. The location is fantastic, with a beautiful and extensive shoreline for snorkeling.

Casa Maya Kaan
10 Ethan Evans

This summer rental was absolutely incredible. The house is stunningly beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful too. The service was absolutely top-notch. It doesn't get any better than this beachside gem.

Akumal bay beach
10 zara elise parker

This resort is a must-visit! It was so difficult to leave because the service and facilities were absolutely perfect. And trust me, I'm not easily satisfied. There was always someone available to assist you, from helping with your car to welcoming you with a refreshing drink and taking care of your belongings. This level of support was consistent throughout my stay. The food and drinks were incredible, and the spa was a true treat.

Isla de Pasion
8 ZephyrliaM.

The beach is really nice with crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches that are perfect for shell and coral hunting. As soon as we got off the boat, we spotted some needle fish swimming right by the dock. The food and drinks were amazing too! The only downside is that some parts of the beach have a lot of sand fleas and no seeums, which can be quite bothersome and may prevent it from getting a perfect rating.

Playa Caracol
8 Sarika Patel

The beach is rather petite and seems to be bustling with individuals from the surrounding hotels. Certain areas of the beach appear to be restricted as private property. Despite these minor setbacks, the beach is quite delightful for a refreshing swim and to indulge in some fun activities. The beach is maintained quite well and is relatively clean.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 69 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the state is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 32.8°C and water up to 31.1°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 25.7°C and water to 26.9°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the state all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Quintana Roo? In total there are 98 beaches and the most popular is Chacmool Beach.

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Playa Xcalacoco

Playa Xcalacoco
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Playa del Carmen 5.9 km
Mahahual beach

Mahahual beach
7.8
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Mahahual 0.1 km
Playa Chemuyil

Playa Chemuyil
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Mexico, Akumal 5.4 km
Playa San Juan Cozumel

Playa San Juan Cozumel
7.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Cabana del Pescador 0.3 km
Playa Punta Cocos

Playa Punta Cocos
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Holbox 2.2 km
Bahia Petempich beach

Bahia Petempich beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Puerto Morelos 8.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Quintana Roo?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Quintana Roo, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 98 beaches in total, of which about 32 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Quintana Roo?

Most of the beaches located in Quintana Roo are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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