Every year millions of tourists from all over the world flock to the Yucatan Peninsula to enjoy the sandy beaches and beautiful warm, blue seas. The heavy tourist season is from December to April. The weather during this time is mostly dry, hot and sunny.

September is the best time of year to vacation in the Yucatan if you don´t enjoy crowds. Summer vacations are over in most parts of the world, the majority of the people have returned home and the prices are lower. The beaches of the Yucatan can still be enjoyed because the weather continues to be warm, and sunbathing is still possible.

Resort Town Beaches

The two main resort towns are Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. Most of the beaches in these areas have lifeguards on duty and warning flags posted where there is danger. Cleanliness is important and daily the staffs from the different hotels remove the garbage and sea weed from the beaches.

The International Airport is in Cancun along with the most luxurious hotels. Add that to the miles of beach and Cancun becomes the most popular resort in the Yucatan. Although the east side beaches draw the largest crowds, interestingly enough, the northern beaches are the best ones for swimmers because the ocean waves and winds are buffered by the Isla Mujeres (Women´s Island) just off the coast.

In the last 10 years or so Playa Del Carmen has grown and become a popular resort. It has all of the amenities Cancun has to offer, but without the rush or the high cost. Playa Del Carmen has miles and miles of the beautiful beaches of the Yucatan. Many people prefer these beaches because there are fewer tourists.

Smaller Secluded Beaches

If you don´t care for the well-known beaches because of the multitude of people and higher costs, there are a number of smaller, secluded beaches in the Yucatan.

o Isla Mujeres is a small island to the northeast of Cancun that can be reached by a short ferry ride. Many people go to Isla Mujeres just for the day, but there are hotels if you prefer to stay on the island. The beaches here are beautiful.

o Costa Maya is where those who want total seclusion go to enjoy the beach. Many of the beaches are swimmable. The advantage in this area is the abundance of wildlife and fauna.

o Puerta Aventura is an excellent place for diving. The main beach here is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Yucatan. There are restaurants and general services available.

o Akumal is a thriving place for divers, fishermen, beach lovers and boaters. Many of the beaches are natural in this area, but there are some sandy beaches that are safe for children. There are many sea turtles in this area and it is a great place to snorkel. The main beach is beautiful with lots of palm trees for cover.

Whether you choose the beach in a resort city like Cancun or one of the small secluded beaches, you will quickly discover why the beaches of the Yucatan are popular with people from all over the world.

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