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Playa Delfines

4.5 (58 reviews)

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Danielle P.

I'd highly recommend this public and clean beach to everyone!!! This is very popular public beach for locals and tourists, that we visited this past weekend while we were visiting the Cancun area. We just took one of the local red buses from our hotel to and from this beach. The bus is only 12 pesos per person per direction, so round trip is 24 pesos (maybe $1.50). The beach was very clean and well maintained. There was plenty of cabanas for visitors, to relax out of the hot sun and get some shade. There is public restrooms as well, which was also well taken care of. Of course you'll always have your random vendor walking the beach, trying to sell homemade jewelry, cokes, beers, etc....lol We saw some local police, lifeguards, and ambulance personnel nearby...just in case someone needed assistance. Overall our visit was very nice, relaxing, safe, and enjoyable!!!

Beautiful!
Be H.

We stayed at the Royal Uno and decided to take a long walk on the beach ;) It was about a 30 min walk from our hotel. Arrived around 630PM and it was a bit packed. But the beach was beautiful and clean with lots of canopy's available. Sandy was sooo soft. We watched a couple people surf as well.

Ariel view of Cancun's White Sand Beaches....as  I leave to fly back home. #Bittersweet
DON C.

Most stunning and widest stretch of the beach in Cancun. Out of all the beaches in Cancun this one "ISSA VIBE" and a beautiful sight to see. Simply put.....a nice place to just chill on the white sand, under the beach stationary umbrellas, and take it all in. The ocean surf can be a bit strong depending on the day, but still good for a swim and the water is crystal clear! I make it a mission to come here every time I visit Cancun. It ideal for relaxing after a long day of tourism around the city. It's waters are the bluest ever, perfect temperature, and not too wavy. It's white sand goes as far as the eyes can carry. The beach is very clean, and great for all ages. On any given day.....people are doing kite surf, canoeing, and jet skiing. Swimming as mentioned before, is perfect in these waters and no need to worry about the little ones as the water levels are barely high unless you are far out. Plus, there are life guards running up and down the beach throughout the day. * YELP ELITE -- INSIDER TIPS: 1. Bring a cooler and snacks. There are street vendors, but food and restaurants are hard to come by. 2. Get there early or at dusk to avoid the crowds. The sunsets are amazing!! 3. It's a public beach. Public restrooms and showers are available. 4. It's easier to reach this beach by uber or taxi. Parking is available if you are driving but limited. There is also very convenient R1 bus stop is right on the sidewalks and runs the entire beach strip back to the majority of the hotels on the strip. In all, this beach never disappoints. Take your camera and enjoy the moment!!

Lashanda L.

Beautiful beach. Blue water. Soft sand that sticks to your body. Benches. Must see and go.

Latifa S.

Gorgeous!!! What's not to like? Stunning blues, ocean, waves and sand. Free parking if you rent a car. Or Uber works too. Such a gorgeous beach. Sunsets are even prettier here! Don't forget your sunscreen. And your camera!

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Glen N.

By no means luxurious, but based on my experience (and my research below), it's the cleanest, biggest, most accessible public beach. The sand isn't as soft as the northern beaches, but I don't want to sound like an Anakin, bitching about sand. It is not dangerous, but the rip current was strong enough to keep you on your toes-- literally. Best of all, the Cancun sign! Rankings: TripAdvisor.com (#1), 10best.com (#1), theCultureTrip.com (#1), TravelandLeisure.com (#1), TravelTriangle.com (#1), VenturaPark.com (#4), Travel Yucatan.com (#5), Cancun.com (#8), SmartMapCancun.com (#9).

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Sanjay G.

I did not find it best for swim but yeah great beach with thatched umbrellas. I have read on the blog, the further south you go, more turquoise water you 'll see. It's true. You get here by any R1 bus, the Cancun sign will welcome you, but you have to be in the line sometimes. Note: you can also see Cancun sign at Playa Langosta beach and it has the better background like a palm tree in the back. Coming to Beach, it has a wide area with the thatched umbrella. I would recommend coming early to get one of these if you 'll come after 11-12 in the noon, you won't find even space to sit there, it is that crowded. Delfines beach and beach south to this are not recommended for swimming as water can be harsh, aggressive some time but it's not that bad even if you compare to USA East coast beaches. Beautiful turquoise warm water, soft sand, and sun make it amazing. A bathroom is available here unlike other beaches. Cancun's north beaches are more known for swimming.

Kimone M.

It's apparently the signature beach for Cancun, by the famous sign. The bathrooms did not have running water. We had to dip a cup in a bucket to flush and wash our hands. The shores needed better maintenance. The attendants for the chairs and umbrellas were trying to charge unfair prices and were not very pleasant, we had to really talk to them about being fair and what was told to us before we decided to go ahead with the purchase. We made the best of it because in the end the water was beautiful and nature is undeniable.

The Gorgeous Playa Delfines
Sarah P.

The free locals beach easy to get to, we walked their from our hotel.. very pretty beach, where the locals go.. also behind this beach is the huge cancun sign, if you want a photo spot, although we did not bother as there was a long queue there all the time....also easy to get to as the local buses stop right outside, then approx half a mile away there is the El Rey ruins that you could see at the same time..So if you want a scene different from the beach outside your hotel resort - definitely worthy of a trip!.

Nicho S.

Another beautiful playa de Cancun. One side is public and the other is all resort. The public side offers free sun umbrellas and it's first come, first serve. There is also public restrooms, tons of taxis and places to eat. This side has the big popular colorful, Cancun sign, picture perfect blue waters and big white rocks for those perfect poses. Only downfall is the waves are much stronger here. I am not sure if it's because its December or maybe because at the time it was windy. So be careful, because the currents are strong and it's very rocky. Lot's of rough pebbly sand. I will throw this in here that playa Tortuga is not as blue, but offers much more calmer waters. Ending my review by the words of our local friendly taxi driver. Playa Delfines is the best beach in Cancun for pictures and it's named after the dolphins that pass by every morning. So get out here early if you want to see them.

Christina D.

Just Beautiful! Perfect for Sunrise Loved this beach. Free Parking if you get there early enough!

Gym on the beach? Si, por favor!
Cathy C.

The beach makes me happy. Fine sand in between my toes, sun shining, waves crashing, mild breeze and birds flying. To find a gym on the beach? Oh my goodness!!! Yes, please! They have that Cancun signage here. Restrooms and a shower area and miles of sand. It was safe when we went at night too. There was security who stood there the whole time while we were working out.

Carolen M.

Playa Delfines was a sight to see. It basically is what you would picture when you think about Cancun beaches. We had parked in one of the stalls and of course due to the windy/rainy weather, we didn't have to fight for a parking spot, but it was full regardless. We had walked over to El Rey to do a quick walk around and then came back here as we did see the Cancun sign and when you're in Cancun....you must take your obligatory photo with the sign. We didn't partake in the beach and only took photos as it was a bit cold. I'm sure this beach would be one of THE places in Cancun for some fun in the sun, but in late November, probably not so much!

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A must-see in Cancun because how can you visit Cancun without taking photos by the iconic sign?! Be prepared to wait in a long line.

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This place is nice just a little fined down ! The hotel next to it is way better ! But can cun is just so pretty (:

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Xcacelito - Inside the Cenote and cave

Xcacelito

5.0(3 reviews)
9.0 kmSupermanzana 57

Exactly how a beach on your vacation should be!…read more Two words: Tranquil & quiet! If you truly like quiet beaches that are peaceful and away from crowds, head here. Xcacelito is a sanctuary and beach for nesting turtles which is open to the public. The entrance 'fee' is a donation. The beach is breathtaking and one of a kind! The water was warm, pristine and crystal clear. You will not find a lot of folk here all at one time, which is a good thing. You practically feel like you're on a private beach that you own. I couldn't find anything wrong with this destination, except that the beach closes at 4pm and doesn't have much shade. We got here around 1pm. Next time, I would come earlier in the day (it opens at 10) and bring an umbrella but the few hours we spent here was amazing and this was the best beach of the trip. The only thing missing was booze and food. The only food allowed is fruit and water but that is all you really need I guess. Another highlight with this destination, is that It is very close to Dos Ojos Cenote so you can go to both places for a fun day trip. After your Ocean bath, you can enjoy a fresh-water-dip in a beautiful cenote (fresh water sinkhole) situated in the middle of the forest. That is what we did and it made for a perfect ending to our trip. In all, a top quality beach experience. No vendors, no crowds, and no hassles. Definitely leave Playa del Carmen and come here for a beach day. For the nature-lovers out there, this beach and sanctuary is paradise! Tips, Bearings & Points of Interest to keep in mine: * The North end is sheltered for turtle nesting and you will find the coral reefs here perfect for snorkeling. Lots of fish and sea-life to see. * The South end you will find the Cenote and cannot miss the signs.

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Playa Gaviota Azul

Playa Gaviota Azul

4.3(22 reviews)
8.6 kmZona Hotelera

One of the worst beaches I have been to in Mexico. When we came, it was super crowded and loud from…read moreall the clubs near. Promoters were trying to get us into the clubs and talk to us. All I can say about the people that were at the beach was that they were *interesting. The beach also had a lot of seaweed on it. This is not the beach where you want to be if you're visiting Cancun. Don't come here.

My fav beach in Cancun... long and wide strip of white powdered and cool sand post card scene…read more.. Right behind Plaza Forum Shopping Mall, at Kilometer 9.5 of Cancun's Hotel Zone lies Gaviota Azul Beach. It is one of the favorite beaches for tourists due to its long and wide strip of white powdered and cool sand as well as the many bars and beach clubs around it. In Cancun, I have been to 8-9 beaches from north to south and found this beach very beautiful. I had been to Playa Norte but due to storm reef-seaweed was all over the shore so could not enjoy there. And I found this beach next to Playa Norte. It is right behind the Hard-rock café-coco bongo nightclubs. You can go inside the water and still you 'll find yourself till waist height. There is one small hill and you can have perfect postcard picture from here with turquoise beach, building, sun and sand. Vendors are there to rent you out reclining chairs and umbrellas for 200-300 pesos. It gets pretty crowded during Spring Break as many events take place on it. Even though most of the time the water is calm, when the wind blows hard the waves get pretty big; an opportunity not missed by local surfers. As this is in the hotel zone, you 'll have to find an access point. Right down to coco bongo signboard, you can find small street going towards the beach. Take that. We found it that good, we even came In the evening to sit on the hill. Breezy wind, waves, sunset, making the time more beautiful. If this beach is not better than not even less than Playa Norte beach.

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Playa Norte

Playa Norte

4.9(67 reviews)
22.4 kmIsla Mujeres

North beach! This is the spot…read more The water has buoys marking the spot for swimmers to swim. The crystal blue waters, the white sand beach. Tequila. Cerveza. This place has it all. The water is pretty calm, so no putting up with massive waves. The pelicans stay a good distance away. There's so many options in staggering distance from this beach for bathrooms, cantinas, drinks, shade, whatever. This is the top end of isla mujeres (island of women.) The other end of Isla Mujeres, across the island from this beach is the easternmost point of Mexico! This beach is free. It's not associated directly with any hotel or restaurant, so anyone can come here, and they do.

One of the prettiest beaches I have ever been on. It's located on the leeward north edge of the…read moreisland and doesn't have huge waves. Shallow waters make it a perfect beach for enjoying both sand and surf. Many boats will pull up to this beach as well and people will get off and wade up to the beach restaurants/bars. We had minimal seaweed when we were there. Many of the beachfront hotels offer umbrellas and beach chairs. You do not have to be a guest of the hotel to use the umbrellas/chairs. They will charge approximately $150 MEX per chair and umbrella. Pay in Pesos. It cost us $450 for all three. That's only about $23 USD for all day so it's very affordable. The only downside is the constant flow of vendors selling everything from massages to trinkets, to beach towels. Don't be surprised if you see various forms of fully armed Mexican law enforcement. Bottom line - Beautiful beaches, soft sand, and perfect water. What more can you ask for.

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Fragata Catamarán - Perla Negra bar right off the dock in Isla Mujeres' north beach.

Fragata Catamarán

3.9(8 reviews)
5.8 kmZona Hotelera

Through our online booking we were told we would be picked up at 10am from our hotel. We were in…read moreour lobby promptly before 10 but no ride was present. We ended up having to contact our booking agency who was able to get ahold of Fragata and we were finally picked up at 10:50. Our van did not have AC, thus we had a very very warm ride to the boat. We were let out of the van and told to walk to the end of the path at La Isla Plaza. We weren't given any further direction and were ultimately approached by an employee because we looked lost. We were directed to check in and ended up having to shelve out $70 we didn't expect to pay. Through our booking agency we were told the transportation was $12, and it ended up being $15 (not a big problem). We were then told there was a $20 dock fee per person. An additional $40 we weren't aware of. (Inconvenient, but not the end of the world). We get on the boat and they immediately start blasting music. The ride was beautiful and the staff were extremely nice. Although their English wasn't the best, we got by and enjoyed them. We pulled up to snorkel (expecting that was the purpose of the trip), and only snorkeled for 30-40 minutes. We were given fins and masks, but no snorkel. We got back on the boat, they let folks jump off the boat, but that was the extent of the swimming. We then got back in the boat and were taken to the restaurant in Isla Mujeres. We went to Ice Bar but never say ice, or the bar. The food was decent. The ceviche was the best part. After sweating outside in the dining area, we went back to the boat and were taken to Isla Mujeres' north beach by boat. Once at the beach, you are bombarded by people peddling trinkets and typical tourist trap nonsense. We weren't given any direction and honestly didn't know we'd be going to Isla Mujeres to walk around at all. If you're booking this for a snorkeling trip, I would avoid it. If you're looking to eat decent food and explore Isla Mujeres's north beach, it's a great idea. The final straw to this adventure was the ride back to hotel in the provided transportation. We got into a cramped van with 8 other patrons and the driver had the A/C off. I know it worked because it was initially on, but dear lord the hour ride back to Playa Del Carmen was insufferable. The window next to me got steamed up and was genuinely one of the worst experiences I've ever had. To the point I considered ordering an Uber to make it back. All in all, quite the adventure.

Amazing service! The staff was very professional, fun and made everyone feel special, is kid…read morefriendly and they provide food for you included in the package. The fee is very reasonable and includes pick up and drop off from your hotel also, open bar and again I have to mention the service was incredible.

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Playa Delfines - beaches - Updated May 2026

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