9. El Castillo, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
This beach, El Castillo, is definitely one of the best beaches Mexico has to offer – and that is saying something. Surrounded by 40-foot limestone cliffs, the almost bronzy sand leads straight into some of the clearest water you will ever see. The sand which leads to the shallow Caribbean Sea, is enveloped by plants and trees on either side causing the effect of a true tropical paradise. Not only that but the name El Castillo comes from the famous Mayan ruins that can be admired from the beach and from the water. Meanwhile, festive locals salsa dance on the nearby Playa Esperanza.
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