Playa CaracolvsPlaya Delfines
Both are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Playa Delfines scores significantly better than Playa Caracol. Playa Delfines scores 81 with accolades from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Playa Caracol
Fodor's
Across from Mayafair Plaza, Cancun
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Fodor's "The last "real beach" along the east–west stretch of the Zona Hotelera is near Plaza Caracol and the Xcaret dock." Full review
Playa Delfines Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Cancun 77710
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Fodor's "On a clear day you can see at least four shades of blue in the water, though swimming is treacherous unless a green flag is posted. This resort-free area has plenty of sand and waves." Full review
Afar Magazine "Delphines Public Beach, the first beach on the strip, offers a wide swath of cool white sand and fresh blue sea to explore." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of Cancun’s largest beaches, Playa Delfines has some of the brightest blue water in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "Delfines is about the only beach with a public car park; unfortunately, its sand is coarser and darker than the exquisite fine sand of the more northerly beaches." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"If you're tired of the standard beaches along the Hotel Zone, try heading to Playa Delfines, which is a largely undeveloped ribbon of sand." Full review
