Explore The World Famous Beaches of Cancun


by Lee Breeze - Date: 2006-12-08 - Word Count: 497 Share This!

Naturally, Cancun's biggest attraction is the beaches with their soft, white sand and brilliant turquoise-blue water. Cancun's Hotel Zone is one long beach separated from the mainland by a system of lagoons and bridges. The beautiful white sands of Cancun's beaches are light and cool underfoot even in the blazing sun, because it is composed not of silica but rather of microscopic plankton fossils and crushed coral. The sand stays cool even on the hottest days; you need never worry about burning your feet. You can even go down to the beach barefoot if you like. The coolness of the sand has led it to be dubbed "air-conditioned" by those who visit there.

All of Mexico's beaches are considered public, as they are owned by the government. Anyone can freely walk along the beaches of the Cancun shoreline. There are many public beach access points spread along the Hotel Zone. The beaches of Cancun are representative of two different environments. Cancun Island is shaped like the number 7, and is connected by bridges to the mainland at both ends. The northern beaches, along the top of the 7, are sheltered by Isla Mujeres, and the Caribbean waters are calm and soothing. These beaches provide the perfect environment for diving and water sports. Along the eastern side of the island, the waves pick up, and it more closely resembles a beach you might see along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The water along these beaches is clear enough to see the sea life that inhabits the area.

Some of the popular beaches along the northern end of the island are Playa Las Perlas at the beginning of the Hotel Zone. This is good place for swimming, relaxing and various water sports. You can also get the shuttle to Isla Mujeres here or dine at restaurants and bars located along the coast. Playa Linda has dive tours, the Submarine and another shuttle to Isla Mujeres located here. Just a couple of kilometers further down, Playa Tortugas offers dive/snorkel tours, swimming and water sports. Quite a few restaurants and bars are located along this tourist-friendly beach. Playa Caracol is a great beach for children because of the shallow, flat, sandy seabed. It is also one of the most crowded beaches along the strip. Several shopping and entertainment complexes are located on Playa Caracol offering visitors restaurants, shops and activities.

Once you make your way around Punta Cancun to the eastern side of the island, Playa Chac Mool and Playa Ballenas are very popular beaches along the main Hotel Zone strip. Both are good for relaxing, swimming and water sports. There are bars and restaurants all along this stretch of beach. Farther down, towards the southern tip of Cancun Island, Playa Delfines is a beautiful beach made for relaxing and swimming.

Cancun's beaches are the area's #1 attraction, and once you get a look at the clear blue water and sugar-white sand, you will understand why so many people return year after year to enjoy them.


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