Yucatán Beach

With miles of pristine beaches stretching along the eastern Caribbean coast, the Yucatán Peninsula offers a paradise for those looking for fine white sand beaches and warm, inviting turquoise waters. Here, beachgoers can enjoy a multitude of fantastic beach activities while being surrounded by absolutely breathtaking scenery.

If living next to the beach sounds enticing, here are a few beach towns in the Yucatán you should definitely look into:

Progreso

Located on the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, Progreso is a port city that is a well-known cruise ship destination and a popular tourist spot. Many beachgoers in the area enjoy long strolls along the city’s malecón or waterfront promenade, which is always bustling with an array of food and souvenir vendors. Visitors in Progreso also get to sample the finest Yucatán cuisine at one of the many palapas (thatched-roof restaurants) lining the seaside community’s streets and avenues.

San Crisanto

A fishing village located around 50km east of Progreso, San Crisanto is a popular destination for visitors looking for a more quiet and relaxing beach atmosphere. The place is popular for its abundance of coconut trees, excellent waterfront seafood restaurants, and hectares of mangroves inhabited by a diverse selection of flora and fauna.

Chelem

Chelem is a small fishing community located west of Progreso. Its beaches have powdery white sands, soaring coconut palms and seagrape trees, and picturesque views of the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Chelem is a well-known spot for those looking to be immersed in Mexican culture while enjoying a relaxing, laid-back beach experience.

Chicxulub Puerto

Located around 10km east of Pregreso and approximately 30 minutes away from Merida’s international airport, the small coastal village of Chicxulub is a peaceful, low-key fishing community where beachgoers can sit back and enjoy magnificent ocean views and breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. The beaches in Chicxulub are very safe and peaceful, making the area popular for many vacationers.

Yucatán Beach Homes – Yucatán Real Estate

A wide selection of exceptional properties awaits those looking to live in one of the beach towns on the Yucatán Peninsula. You can choose from charming beach villas, spacious condos and apartments, and expansive oceanfront homes that look out on incredible seascapes. Plenty of vacant beach lots are available as well, ideal for those who would rather build their very own dream home.

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