Six Mexican Beaches Named Among 20 Best in Americas

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 8, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Government of Mexico announced that six of its beaches have been recognized among the 20 Best Beaches in the Americas in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2026, one of the world's most renowned travel publications. This recognition highlights the appeal and quality of Mexico's sun-and-beach destinations and strengthens the country's position as a trending travel destination.

Tulum, in the state of Quintana Roo, ranked second with a score of 96.29. Playa Balandra, also in Baja California Sur, placed fifth with 94.86. Playa del Carmen, also in Quintana Roo, came in at eleventh with 90.50. Akumal Beach, also in Quintana Roo, ranked thirteenth with 88.28. Puerto Vallarta, in Jalisco, was ranked fifteenth with 85.77. Playa del Amor, located in the Marietas Islands off the coast of Nayarit, ranked sixteenth with 84.94.

Additionally, Holbox, also in Quintana Roo, ranked third among the best islands in North America with a score of 94.29.

The recognitions reflect the appeal and quality of Mexican destinations and strengthen Mexico's position as a trending destination among international travelers.

The Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Mexico, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, highlighted that the recognitions are a testament to the quality and diversity of Mexico's tourism offerings.