Destin-Nation Mexico: Best Beaches South of the Border (PHOTOS)

I live in Mazatlan and would point out that the picture is of Playa Norte- you can see the 7 mile long malecon (oceanside boardwalk) next to the water. Isla de la Piedra is lovely, and our favorite place to swim since the waves are gentle and you can go out for a long ways and not be over your head. The palapa restaurants are wonderful, and you can leave your things and go swim and they won't be disturbed. The water taxi ride is not $10 it is 20 pesos, about $2 USD for a round trip.

Mazatlan is in Sinaloa, a state that has had its share of violence, but we have lived here for four years and consider it the best place to live. It has a wonderful Centro Historico, and I have the good fortune to live in a wonderful 120 year old home there, six blocks from the beach, the Plazuela Machado, Olas Altas, and much more. It is a fascinating city. I have been blogging about it for four years at www.countdowntomexico.com if you'd like to know more about it!

my god theres pictures are beautiful i am using them as a background on comp i am from destin florida so i know what people are missing!!!!!

After vacationing in other resort areas of Mexico, both east and west coasts, I settled on IXTAPA / ZIH for the last 18 years. Fine hotels, good food, uncrowded, good beaches, and QUIET!!!

Becky, Do not believe everything the media hypes. I live in Cozumel, not very far from Tulum and the crime we deal with is primerily theft. Yes there is crime in Mexico, but unless you are dealing drugs, stealing from the cartels, or even getting involved with them because you want to buy drugs, then you are a heck of alot safer there. I spend time in Atlanta and not a night goes by without a murder or two or more.

I walk my dogs in the middle of the night and feel perfectly safe and I am a single women. You need to research before you speak. Would you tell people not to visit the USA due to crime? Check out crimes against tourists in Miami!!!

very nice beaches but you want continuo breathing u know what i want to say, dont know, ok the news in the spanish chanel tell you that they have a lot of killing every were in mexico Cancun etc

The best beaches in Mexico, San Carlos,Mexico

I have had the opportunity to visit west coast mexico, puerto valleta, cabo san lucas, mazaltan. I prefer to be in Quintana Roo Mexico. Chetumual is the capital for Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, all of these places offer so much more, then west coast beaches in mexico. The sand never burns your feet in the Quintana Roo !! The sand is mixed with coral, which reflects the sun, not so tough to walk in when its extremely hot weather. The sand will burn your feet in west coast beaches , and for you that love to scuba dive, snorkel, parasail, etc... I love being around the second largest reef in the world. Quintana Roo, Cancun, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, all share the same reef, that offers a UNBELIVEABLE Scuba Diving Experience. The beaches in all of mexico are "great", I like the East Coast Beaches and the Mayan Atmosphere, and if you ever get a chance to go to ATLANTIS which offers a submarine (120 foot dive) to see The Great Wall in Cozumel. That is a memory you will hold on too!!!

Why are Mexican beaches (playa's) listed under Destin?? Being familiar with both the Pacific coast and the Gulf of Mexico coast, it seems misrepresented! Destin is in NW FL, with the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Cancun is beautiful,but i would never return i believe it is way too expensive,they charge more for everything and dont worry all the local people want your tips.I hope all the world will see how expensive this area is ,for what they charge you could just stay in Florida its much cheaper in the states.But i do love that they speak more english than Miami and the people are nice.Puerto Vallarta is tops for me great old world charm awesome night life.Great downtown streets we love it.

BEEN TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE I LOVED IT. I WAS NOT AFRAID TO WALK OUTSIDE THE HOTEL. IF I REMEMBER THERE IS A STREET CALLED 5TH AVE WITH HIGH END SHOPS. THE WATER WAS SO BLUE AND CLEAN I JUST LOVED IT.CONDO'S COSTING IN THE MILLIONS WITH YAUGHTS BIGGER THAN MY HOME JUST BEAUTIFUL THE ONLY CAUTION IS IF YOU GET ILL ON A WEEKEND SUNDAY THERE IS ONLY ONE PHARMACY OPENED IN THE AREA. THINGS YOU CAN GET OFF THE SHELF IN A GROCERY STORE HERE YOU CANNOT GET IN MEXICO AND THEN THERE IS THINGS YOU CANT GET ON THE SHELF HERE YOU CAN THERE. FUNNY. TAXI'S ALITTLE EXPENSIVE BUT IF YOU TAKE THE HOTEL BUS DO IT.