Mexico is a very popular tourist destination, known for its resorts and beaches. Several beaches are so clean, you can say they are worth the traveler's money, while some are regretfully the dirtiest in the country.

Considering the number of tourists visiting Mexico's beaches every year, it is somehow a challenge for the owners to maintain sanitation.


Listed below are the top three cleanest beaches in Mexico, which are found in Quintana Roo.

Beaches of Loreto, Baja California Sur

This is one of the beaches that can be found to be one of the best beaches and attractions. It is a stunning beach with a lot of water activities that the resort is offering. The main attraction of this beach is the Playa Loreto Beach Baja California and the Sea of Cortez, found in the desert. This beach has a mountain range and a lot more places that are worth visiting. And one of the best things about this beach is that it is not crowded and can be the best getaway to relax.

These are the names of Loreto beaches located in the Sea of Cortez:

  • Playa de Loreto

  • Nopolo Beach

  • Ensenada Blanca

  • Playa Ligui

  • Playa el Oasis

  • Playa de Negrita

Beaches of Campeche, Campeche

Campeche is a Mexican state on the Yucatan Peninsula. It has rainforests and Gulf of Mexico beaches. It is also known for its preservation of their architecture, such as Fuerte de San Miguel, Campeche Archeological Museum, and many more.

These are the most visited and most beautiful beaches in this area:

  • Playa Punta San Julian

  • Isla Del Sabalo

  • Playa Bonita

  • Bahamitas Beach

  • Playa Punta Perla

Beaches of Tonalá, Chiapas

Tonala is found in the city and municipality of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area and the fourth largest city in the state. Along with its expansive vicinity are the beaches known for its sanitation and view.

These are the following beaches:

  • El Madresal

  • Playa Paranchico

And if the mentioned above are one of the top cleanest beaches in Mexico, then lists below are recorded as one of the dirtiest beaches.

Soft Beach, in Acapulco, Guerrero

The beaches in Acapulco are like ordinary beaches. But what made it dirty is the people visiting its shores. It is crowded and public.

One tourist was discouraged by its beaches because of its crowdedness. A lot of people were also trying to sell him whatsoever, which restricted him from finally having his relaxation.


Hornos Beach, in Acapulco, Guerrero

The secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources has discovered that it is one of the dirtiest beaches and that it is contaminated with so much bacteria.

It was then declared as not safe for tourists and the people of Mexico to visit.

Puerto Angelito Beach, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

A recent tourist who visited this beach did not encourage other tourists to visit it, and instead, told them to just visit other beaches. He said that there are boats everywhere, which made it difficult to swim.

Aside from that, there was garbage and dead fish on the shore. 

Taking note of all these, next time you go to Mexico to visit their beaches, come back to this list and you will definitely be able to relax on your vacation, knowing that the place is clean.

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