Stuff To Know About Cancun, Mexico

Beaches

Beaches
The beaches at Cancun are the most popular among tourists of Quintana Roo. Their beauty is an irresistible invitation to a totally unique holiday. Some of the most outstanding among the many available options are: towards the north, Las Perlas, Linda, Langosta, Tortugas and Caracol; towards the east, Chac-Mool and El Rey, among others. Generally speaking the beaches are safe, but as anywhere there are a few places to beware of.  During the summer there can be large swells, even in the Caribbean.  Remember, about the only places you will find lifeguards here are in front of a few of the major hotels.  You can swim in front of all of the major hotels.  Be careful and buddy up, swim with a friend, always!  Tell other people where you are going to swim and your expected return time.

Topless / Nude Beaches
Technically there are none, as both are illegal in Mexico although enforcement is ignored (the practice is tolerated), in some areas.  Topless bathing suits, and topless swimming are generally pretty well accepted in Cancun and seem to be even more openly accepted in Playa del Carmen.  Still, use your common sense, look around, see what others are doing, if there are others that are topless nearby, the chances are pretty good that it is, most likely, locally accepted.