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Playa MarlinvsPlaya Ballenas
Both are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Playa Ballenas is the choice of most professionals compared to Playa Marlin. Playa Ballenas scores 75 with praise from 2 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Playa Marlin
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Cancun
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Fodor's "Accessible via a road next to Kukulcán Plaza, "Marlin Beach" is a seductive stretch of sand in the heart of the Zona Hotelera at Km." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Situated in the Hotel Zone about a 5-minute walk from the Kukulcan Plaza shopping mall, Playa Marlin offers a broad stretch of sugar white sand." Full review
Playa Ballenas Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Cancun
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Fodor's "Also known as Whale Beach, this is a raw stretch of sand and crystal water at Km 14.5 between the Hard Rock Hotel and Secrets The Vine." Full review
Lonely Planet "A long, quiet stretch of beach squeezed between luxury hotels. Free parking. Access from the dirt road on the south side of Golden Parnassus hotel." Full review
