Beautiful place. I'm giving this place one star simply because the observatory is unsafe. My…read morefather, a senior citizen, stepped on a loose plank that fell from underneath him and he hit his chin and hurt his ankle. The guys said it must have rotted but I think it wasn't nailed properly. Completely unacceptable. I was livid to say the least. He could've fallen back, hit his head and died. If a child had stepped there instead of him they would've fallen and died. Just terrible.

Looking for an great beach-side spot to sip some drinks and eat some delicious ceviche? Look no…read morefurther! Good food, simple but sturdy plastic chairs on the sand and friendly service make Palapa de Victor stand out from the rest of the beachside offerings. Kick back and enjoy the view!

Ate here about 5 times during my visit to Holbox, cheap food and drinks! Everything is delicious…read moreand fresh. The waiters are very attentive and friendly!

Really enjoyed our time at this restaurant. The staff was very friendly, the ambiance where the…read moretables outside are is awesome with the overhead lighting, the beach, etc. My wife absolutely loved this place and said it was one of your favorite places we went on the island. We ordered a bottle of white wine (that was way more affordable than our hotel), had octopus carpaccio which was super good (thin slices of octopus in olive oil), shrimp guajillo which was very delicious, and fish mawimbi which was also very good. Everything we ordered we would absolutely have ordered again. As the sun went down, they put lights along the sand and turned the lights on which really looked beautiful with the sunset. Definitely recommend checking this place out

Great food and fair prices! Great view!…read more Very impressed with the food, service, and location.

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.

Playa Norte is an absolutely beautiful white sand beach not far from the hustle and bustle of the…read morehotel zone in Cancun. With that said, the actual swimming space on the beach is so narrow that all you can really do is stand in one area with your friends. You're doing no swimming while at this beach. (We were lucky enough to take a boat that anchored right off the beach to allow for swimming there. I'm so grateful for that. But if it's just the sand you're there for you are in luck because it's such a massively deep beach with plenty of space to spread out. There are some umbrellas and beach chairs out, but they're all rentals so be prepared to pay for those, bring your own, or just be out in the sun. There are plenty of vendors roaming the beaches selling ice cream and trinkets. I will leave it up to you if that's a positive or a negative. I think a cold frozen treat on a hot beach day was great. Not so much with the souvenirs that looked like they were made in China. In the end, I'm glad I got to experience Playa Norte. However, if I were to ever return to the island, I think I would spend more time elsewhere on the island than the beach.

Las Coloradas refers to the color of the water off the coast of this specific town in the Yucatán…read morePeninsula. They're pink from the abundance of limestone and salt. If you're staying in Cancun or Playa Del Carmen or Tulum you can take highway 307 or 180 to the 295. It's about 3-4 hours from Cancun so expect this to be a full day trip. For best photos here, come on a sunny day around the peak noon hours, and not when it's gloomy or very cloudy.

2 minute walk from isla de mujeres ferry. The hotel staff walk around the huts asking for food and…read moredrink orders. Very relaxing clean beach. FYI: Pay the staff in pesos for better deals.

Awesome public beach right next to highway with free parking, free thatch umbrella, some with…read morebench, public restrooms and shower, lifeguard, police patrol, beautiful sand and beach, dolphins statue and Cancun signs. Locals walking around selling drinks and cut fruits.

the atlantic water is always so nice and warm !! and the colors were so saturated and clean and…read moresand was smooth ahhh came around 5pm on a chewsday and it wasn't too crowded but yeah sunset was beautiful waooo i lov dolphins they're my favourite animal teehee

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.

Just go! This is a gem. Yes, you might be a little apprehensive about leaving the Hotel Zone and…read moreventuring out, but this is worth it. We ended up here twice during our trip. Our first trip was during an evening where things were quite lively. Live music was playing from the stage. There was dancing, families everywhere and many street vendors. There are also a number of food court restaurants near the palapas. The ones we visited, all were outstanding and the food was extremely reasonable (ok, cheap), but bring your pesos. My daughter got three huge empanadas for 95 pesos (less than $5.50 US). I got 4 street style pastor tacos for roughly $4.50 US. We also bought esquites both times for $2 for a small cup. Well worth it. On the second visit, it was late afternoon/early evening. The vibe wasn't as festive, but still busy and lively. The HZ buses drop you off nearby and the walk is very short and extremely safe. On our second visit, we walked from Mercado 28 and it was still very safe.

Hot! Bring ya hand fan!!! Tons of locals and their families flock to here on Sunday nights!!!! This…read moreis their go to spot! You want to find good local food, desserts, arts and crafts, vendors with local goods, local bars, and best prices in town, go here! Arrange uber in and out or taxi! It gets busy we rode the bus like some crazies, it was fun but packed and had ac but no private ride. Tacos, tortas, pizza, turkey legs, marquisette, crepes SnoCones, bags, clothes, art, massage stands. It's a one stop shop- socks, jewelry, kitchen dishes, souvenirs yes! I don't know if you would find a parking spot so I say uber. It starts around sundown and their out there until 11pm at least. It was so hot no winds and lots of people packed in there. Not much seating or benches, tables they had were occupied and people wasn't moving anytime soon. It depends time of year I'm sure as well, but like I said it's more locals here you will see O tourists unless they did their research hahaha