After our little adventure to the Riviera Maya, we could not stop day dreaming about the beautiful beaches we got to experience and admire. If you’re looking for a beach destination in Mexico, but want to skip the crowded and touristy beaches, the following beaches are perfect for you!
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Holbox is a a little known island that is becoming very popular with the Mexican elite, not to mention it is the top spot for instagrammers! This tiny island can be walked the full length in just two hours and there are no cars to be found (only super cute golf cart taxis). The beaches are white and sandy and the water is perfectly warm, so grab a glass of rosé at one of the many beach bars and take yourself for a dip. Make sure you visit Flamingo Beach and take a little cat nap in one of the above water hammocks in front of Villas Flamingo. When you go, stay at Casa Las Tortugas, they are newly renovated and oh-so-chic.
This sleepy surfer town is about to become one of the most popular destinations in Mexico, so visit it before the crowds arrive! One long road connects all the hottest hotels, restaurants, and bars, so rent a bike and explore them all. Make sure to make a dinner stop at Casa Jaguar, by far one of the best meals we had on our trip, make sure to order the ceviche and kale salad. The beaches in Tulum are having a slight problem with the amount of seaweed that has been washing up on shore due to the warm waters, so try to visit in the winter. When you go, stay at Be Tulum, this modern hotel has the hottest celebs coming to visit and their bar gets packed at night, even in low season. Insider Tip: One of the best beaches in all of the Riviera Maya is hidden at the Mayan Ruins in Tulum, rent a bike and explore the ruins.
Sayulita is a very cosmopolitan beach town, filled with European expats and surfers alike. It offers a similar escape to Tulum: small chic boutique hotels where the two favorite past times, surfing and yoga, are offered everywhere. Opt for lunch at The Real Fish Taco, where you’ll indulge in some of the freshest ceviche and fish tacos. The sleepy surf town is quite chic is a non-cookie cutter kind of way, and you’ll fall in love with it just like the other two beach towns! When you go, stay at Imanta Resort, just outside of Sayulita in Punta de Mita. The Resort is sco-friendly and secluded, without being too far off the beaten track.
