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This sun-drenched stretch of Mexican coastline blends the natural wonders of the Yucatán Peninsula with the awe-inspiring ruins of Mayan civilizations.

Walk under the frame of the famous El Arco along the sandy shore of this secluded beach.

Look on as surfers and boogie boarders ride the waves, or take to the water yourself, and enjoy picturesque sunsets from waterfront bars at this centrally located beach.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Off the main tourist paths, this Mexican town has a charming peaceful environment on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

This magnificent natural rock formation at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula marks the start of Land’s End, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.

Explore ancient Mayan pyramids, the world\'s second-longest coral reef, endless beaches and even longer nights in this party-friendly city on the Yucatan peninsula.

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Walk under the frame of the famous El Arco along the sandy shore of this secluded beach.

With a personality of its own, this beach adds a little extra. Watch fishermen use the beach as their port. You can even fish with them. 

A large park here has a forest and a hilltop castle overlooking the center of a district filled with museums and art venues. 

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Beach resorts, local culture, surf, nightlife, golf, and breathtaking whale and dolphin encounters make this part of Mexico an irresistible destination.

Spot wildlife and marvel at striking geological formations while riding along a stretch of pristine golden sand on an all-terrain bike. 

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Walk under the frame of the famous El Arco along the sandy shore of this secluded beach.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Explore ancient Mayan pyramids, the world\'s second-longest coral reef, endless beaches and even longer nights in this party-friendly city on the Yucatan peninsula.

Beach resorts, local culture, surf, nightlife, golf, and breathtaking whale and dolphin encounters make this part of Mexico an irresistible destination.

Explore ancient Mayan pyramids, the world\'s second-longest coral reef, endless beaches and even longer nights in this party-friendly city on the Yucatan peninsula.

Go beach hopping, try adventure sports, play 18 holes at luxury golf clubs and stay overnight at celebrity hangouts.  

Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching.