
There’s no parking at the beach so it’s best to get here by bus or taxi. Situated at Km 9.5 of Avenida Kukulkan, Chac Mool Beach is about a 25-minute drive from downtown Cancún. Forum by the Sea is a shopping mall home to a varied selection of retail outlets and restaurants. Vendors here sell everything from ceramics and embroidery to jewelry, Mayan objects and T-shirts. This stone-made figure is pretty popular in the state of Yucatan and in Central Mexico. We are talking about Chac Mool, which was given its name after the statue of Pre-Columbian data in Mesoamerica. Coral Negro Market is a great place to shop for souvenirs and hone your bargaining skills. Playa Chac Mool At kilometer 10th in the so-called hotel zone in Cancun, there is a beach that is ideal for the enthusiasts of kiteboarding on waves. There’s plenty to do in the beach’s immediate surroundings, too. Green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles inhabit the waters and from May to October females can sometimes be seen coming ashore to nest.

Lifeguards patrol the beach during daylight hours. Strong waves are common here so be careful when entering. Gaze out across the water, which displays vivid hues of blue ombre and invites you to take a dip. Food and drink options are limited on the beach so it’s a good idea to bring a picnic. Make yourself comfortable, admire the views and watch as adventurous tourists pass by on parasailing excursions. There’s an area where you can rent sun umbrellas and loungers. This statue of a reclining figure has been found at important archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza and Tula.Ī wide stretch of powdery sand encourages visitors to the beach to throw down a towel and top up their tans. The beach takes its name from a pre-Colombian Mesoamerican statue associated with the ancient Aztec and Maya cultures. Come early to witness the beautiful sunrises, relax on the soft sand and go for an invigorating swim. Chac Mool Beach is a certified Blue Flag beach. Despite its location in the heart of the vibrant tourist district, Chac Mool Beach has a laidback atmosphere and receives fewer visitors than other areas of Cancún’s Caribbean Sea coastline.

The vibe is chill and walk a few blocks to shopping areas back on main line for food and drinks- again I stayed for $135 at a downtown Hilton brand to take in Cancun and enjoy its variety.One of Cancún’s nicest beaches boasts pristine white sand, sparkling turquoise water and access to numerous bars and restaurants.Ĭhac Mool Beach (Playa Chac Mool) is one of the collection of picturesque and family-friendly beaches inĬancún’s Hotel Zone. If you’re a good swimmer it’s warm water, clear to see my toes blue water - I did not find rocky or gritty like northern USA east coast beaches and less murky than east coast Florida beaches. I WOULD not have felt relaxed with small kids waves can be fierce but enjoyable for body surfing not too deep out the waves could return you out to see. It’s safe it’s clean it’s a beach where tourist and locals enjoy- loved it. The vibe is chill and walk a few blocks to shopping areas back on main line for food and drinks- again I stayed for $135 at a downtown Hilton brand to take in Cancun and enjoy its variety.

I brought a beach blanket I travel with and bottled water- honestly it’s all I needed I stayed downtown area in Cancun had just a bag - easy easy easy plenty of stores along the hotel strip if you’re not staying in close proximity and forgot something. There are designated areas for hotel guests however the vendors on beach for a small fee will provide chase loungers or plastic chairs - just like the $400 plus++ a night folks are spending at these hotels - there are public bathrooms/showers sometimes there are folks outside selling really anything- your call to engage or not.

Chac-mool, Cancún, Q.R., Mexico what a great fine- these public beaches are actually beaches that the hotels with beach access do not own but utilize like everyone else.
