Well, the first thing that came into my mind when I read Mexico beaches was Cancun! I saw this on the Tyra Banks Show wherein Tyra gave a trip-to-Cancun prize to this very lucky person. When I saw it on TV, I was so envious of the winner because I wanted to have her prize. Everything was included---first-class accommodation, excellent beach resort, spa treats, and food fest. So, I highly recommend Cancun beaches in Mexico.

The Caribbean beaches in Mexico are fantastic. I was in Playa del Carmen in the Yucatan Peninsula for a week and the beaches were my favorite part of the vacation. The sand is white and soft, and the ocean a mesmerizing warm clear green-blue. When sitting on the beach, you can taste the salt in the air carried from the water by the wind. If you're tanning, it can get ridiculously hot however at mid-day. Other than that, I would definitely recommend any Mexican beach on the Gulf side of the country. I’ve yet to visit the Pacific side of the country, but have heard there’s great surfing.

"The Pearl of the Pacific" Acapulco, is a famous beach which in recent times has seen new investment, so better infrastructure, etc.
Cabo San Lucas is at Mexico's Baja Peninsula and offers greact vacations to divers, golfers, and people looking to take part in sports fishing excursions.
Cancun:Mexico's most visited and most luxurious resort which sees more than 2 million people annually. great beaches, electric atmosphere...need i say more?
other beaches: Costalegre, Huatulco, Cozumel, Loreto and many many more.

Well, it kind of depends on which side of Mexico you are looking at, and what you want to do. If you are looking at the Caribbean side, most of the beach destinations are pretty commercialized.

Cancun and Cozumel are the most popular, but there are various resorts located near them. Be aware that these are among the most popular spots for American college students on spring break, so you will run into loud drunken parties at all hours of the day during March and into April.

Also be aware that hurricane season spans from about May until November or so. Although it's unlikely your resort will be hit by a hurricane, it is a possibility. I always tell my friends going to the Caribbean during hurricane season to buy travel insurance, just in case.

The weather will be beautiful and warm at any time of the year. Most major resorts are built on or near very nice beaches. While not pink or white sand beaches, they are still generally not too rocky and well maintained. If you prefer not to be among crowds, look for a resort with a private beach.

Most hotels/resorts also have swimming pools and many amenities. Some are even all-inclusive, providing your drinks, meals and entertainment in your package price.

If you like to barter, you will like the market/souvenir shops in the area. Since much of the area's economy is based on tourism, you will find a lot of people selling their wares.

There are great Mayan ruins up and down the Yucatan coastline, but as others have mentioned, Tulum might not be the most impressive of them. Its appeal for many tourists it that it is located on a bit of a cliff overlooking a beach. This is because it was actually a fort, not a town. For other Mayan ruin sites, look into Coba or Muyil. Coba is largely still unexcavated. The Muyil ruins feature a beautiful pyramid/temple. The most famous ruins, of course, are at Chichen Itza, which is a farther drive/bus ride, but well worth it. The pyramid, ball court and architecture in general are amazing.

Other popular tours in the Yucatan include Xcacel Beach/Xel-Ha. Xel-Ha is a sort of wildlife/nature preserve area. If you can get a guided tour, the jungle is actually pretty interesting. Xcacel Beach is a very pretty soft beach where tourists often spend time lazing before a walk though Xel-Ha.

The best thing to do with excursions like these is to get a great guide who cal tell you the history of the Maya people, point our animals, etc.,

If you're looking at Mexican destinations other than the Yucatan, you're probably considering Cabo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco.

All offer excellent beaches and resorts, water sports and excursions like deep sea fishing and whale watching. In some areas you might be able to see the release of baby sea turtles, which I think takes place between November and February.

Hurricanes and tropical storms are much less likely on this side of Mexico.

I can’t speak for all of the destinations, but Puerto Vallarta has a lot to offer. The town itself is actually quite authentic in some areas and has a lot more Mexican culture than some other tourist towns. The jungles surrounding the town are great for hiking if you get bored on the beach.

Whichever destination you choose, be sure to figure out exactly where your hotel is. Some resorts will say they are in the Acapulco area, but that area is so large that it might be quite a cab ride to your hotel. Not a good surprise to start a vacation with.

I'm not a fan of Cancun but I did really love the beaches of Playa del Carmen and Cozumel. I live in Puerto Vallarta, so I'm pretty partial to the beaches here too, but not the ones in the city proper, head north on Hwy 200 to towns like Bucerias, Sayulita, or San Pancho (san francisco) for less crowds and a nicer atmosphere.

Well, it depends on what kind of tourism you're into. I am from Mexico and have visited all the popular beaches, but I honestly prefer the virgin beaches, and thank God, there's still many of them. The only problem is that they're pretty far from big cities and you have to drive a lot to go there, but they are beautiful and safe.

There are a lot of great beaches on the Yucatan Peninsula. If you are not interested in the large tourist areas like Cancun, there are still a lot of places you can go. I loved Playa del Carmen, it had beautiful white sand and wasn't very populated. There are also some beautiful beaches along the gulf of Mexico. If you would like to try some out of the way places on the Pacific side, I enjoyed Puerto Escondido and Puerto Angel in Oaxaca. Also in Oaxaca, but more touristy is Huatulco. I hope this helps!

Hi there! I am Mexican and have visited those beaches at least once every year. Depending on what kind of tourism you are after, I would recommend Cancun, Puerto Vallarta or Maruata. Maruata is a virgin beach, with no hotels at all, where people sleep in hammocks or tents(if they can cope with the heat). Maruata was flooded early this summer, but it's all right to go there now. It's very solitary and far from any hospital or utility, so you wouldn't want to go there with children. I recommend Puerto Vallarta for families, as it's not a crazy destination, but rather a relaxing one and of course, Cancun, for the ones that like to party. My personal favorite is Maruata.

I guess your question is one of general interest for other readers wanting to explore the diversity of Mexico’s beaches in any other time.

My personal experience in the Yucatan Peninsula is wonderful!! The waters and landscape are just magnificent!! I found Cancun with too many buildings, way too urban - and certainly prefer the more relaxed and enjoyable Playa del Carmen. Tulum is a must stop and Cozumel an island in paradise waters. As you go further south towards Chetumal – on the border of the state of Quintana Roo with Belize, you will find other amazing locations.

On Baja California I recommend Bahia de los Angeles, in the Sea of Cortez – a lost desert-arid like place in a great warm aquatic scenario. The Pacific’s coast waters are wayyy much colder in Baja, compared to the Sea of Cortez.