Best Beaches in Yucatán: Where to Go for the Right Kind of Beach Day
A practical guide to the best beaches in Yucatán, from easy Mérida day trips to quiet fishing villages, flamingo routes, dunes, and slow beach-town escapes.
Plan coast days around Yucatán’s Gulf beaches, wildlife reserves, fishing towns and practical transport.
Pillar guides for comparing options and planning a visit.
A practical guide to the best beaches in Yucatán, from easy Mérida day trips to quiet fishing villages, flamingo routes, dunes, and slow beach-town escapes.
A practical guide to the best things to do in Yucatán, from Mérida, cenotes, Maya ruins, beaches, flamingos, haciendas, pueblos, food, and easy day trips.
A practical El Cuyo travel guide covering beaches, kitesurfing, hotels, restaurants, public transport and road-trip planning from Mérida, Valladolid and Cancún.
A practical guide to where to stay in Yucatán, including Mérida, Valladolid, Progreso, Celestún, Izamal, haciendas, beach towns, and quiet inland bases.
Individual places, regional routes and practical advice.
A practical guide to 12 of Yucatán's most distinctive luxury stays, including restored haciendas, adults-only beach houses, private villas and remote garden retreats, with indicative prices in US dollars.
A practical guide to the beach clubs along Progreso's Malecón — what each one charges, what it offers, and who it suits best.
A practical guide to the best beaches near Mérida, including Progreso, Chelem, Chuburná, Sisal, Celestún, Telchac and quieter coast day trips.
Compare the most useful beachfront hotels near Mérida, from practical stays on the Progreso Malecón to quiet boutique rooms in Sisal and an all-inclusive resort near Telchac Puerto.
Progreso's dining scene centres on fresh seafood, Yucatecan classics and casual beachfront spots along the Malecón. Here are the best places to eat, from all-day breakfast to sunset dinners.
How to visit Celestún from Mérida, including flamingo boat tours, beach tips, restaurants, transport options, timing, and whether Celestún is worth adding to your Yucatán trip.
How to get from Celestún back to Mérida by private transfer, taxi, bus, return pickup, or van, with practical advice for beach days, boat tours, hotel stays, and airport connections.
A practical guide to Chicxulub Puerto, the quiet beach town east of Progreso known for its pier, local Gulf coast atmosphere, and connection to the Chicxulub meteorite crater.
El Cuyo Beach Festival 2026 takes place on 24–26 July and 1–2 August with live music, beach sports, food and family activities. Plan transport, accommodation and the published programme.
How to get from Mérida airport or city to Chicxulub Puerto by taxi, Uber, private transfer, rental car, bus, or via Progreso.
How to travel from Mérida to Progreso by private transfer, Autoprogreso bus, taxi, rideshare or rental car, with realistic travel times and planning advice.
How to get from Mérida to Telchac Puerto by private ride, beach transfer, pickup, van, taxi, rental car, or bus, with practical planning advice for families, groups, and longer coastal stays.
Progreso Beach is Mérida’s easiest coast day trip: calm Gulf water, the Malecón, cruise-town energy, seafood, and simple buses from Centro.
Planning a 2026 cruise stop in Progreso? Here is how to use a port day well: beach, Mérida, ruins, transport, heat, shuttle time, and what to avoid.
Plan a visit to the 2026 Progreso Kite Festival, with confirmed dates, activities, transport from Mérida, family advice and practical beach tips.
Progreso and Celestún sit at opposite ends of Yucatán's coast — one is a lively port with pier and services, the other a quiet fishing village wrapped in mangroves. Here's how to choose between them, or combine both into a coastal day.
A practical guide to San Felipe, Yucatán: how to visit this quiet fishing port, what to do, how to plan boat tours, and how to combine it with Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas.
A practical guide to visiting Sisal on a day trip from Mérida — how to get there, what to do, where to eat, and how to plan your time for a full day on the Gulf coast.
Sisal and Celestún are both quiet Gulf Coast towns within 90 minutes of Mérida — but they suit very different trips. This comparison covers beaches, wildlife, food, transport, and who should go where.
Sisal and Progreso sit on the same Gulf coast less than 90 minutes apart, but they deliver completely different beach days. This comparison breaks down beaches, atmosphere, food, nature, transport and who each town suits best.
Sisal, Yucatán is a quiet Pueblo Mágico beach near Mérida with a pier, seafood, El Palmar wetlands, flamingos, and a calmer feel than Progreso.
Summer in Yucatán unfolds through beach weekends, village fiestas, craft fairs, cenote swims and warm evenings of music and dance. Here are the standout events and best ways to experience July and August 2026.
A practical guide to Telchac Puerto, a quieter beach town on Yucatán’s Emerald Coast, with tips for visiting from Mérida, Xcambó, Laguna Rosada, food, transport, and nearby stops.
Looking for the perfect Yucatán road trip that lets you experience ancient Maya cities, pristine beaches, cenotes, haciendas, and magical towns—all in one unforgettable day? This guide gives you four expertly curated, full-day road trip itineraries starting and ending in Mérida, crafted for travelers who want to soak in the state’s history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you love ruins, wildlife, photography, or great food, these Yucatán road trips deliver the very best the peninsula has to offer.
A practical guide to the shallow-water islands of Chuburná Puerto, including Isla Columpios, Isla Pirata, Isla Paraíso, boat prices, how to get there, and what to bring.
From private haciendas and adults-only beach houses to secluded villas and intimate colonial hotels, these are the most romantic places to stay on a honeymoon in Yucatán.
A practical guide to choosing where to stay in Celestún, Yucatán — from beachfront hotels and eco-cabañas to vacation rentals and town-centre posadas. Covers what to expect at each type of accommodation, typical price ranges, and who each suits best.
A practical guide to accommodation in Progreso, Yucatán — from budget-friendly hostels to beachfront hotels and vacation rentals — with neighbourhood tips, seasonal pricing, and how to choose the right base for your trip.
Costa Club in Yucalpetén has expanded its summer offer with affordable beach, pool and hotel day-pass options. Here are the 2026 prices, hours and practical details.
