1. Playa Xpu-Ha

    Tucked between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Xpu-Ha sits in a small inlet where the Caribbean actually stays calm enough to swim in without getting thrashed. The sand is the powdery white kind you came to Mexico for, the palms are doing their thing, and the crowd is mostly locals and people who did their homework. No roving vendors every thirty seconds, no DJ sets at noon. Just bring your own drinks and enjoy feeling smug about it.

    World's 50 Beaches
    2026 · #37 · The World's 50 Best Beaches
    #9 · North America's 50 Best Beaches
    Address
    Playa Xpu-Ha, México 307 107, Quintana Roo, Mexico · Cancún
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