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Playa DelfinesvsPlaya Chac Mool
Both are endorsed by experts. On balance, Playa Delfines is preferred by most writers compared to Playa Chac Mool. Playa Delfines has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
Playa Chac Mool Fodor's Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Cancun
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Fodor's "There are a lot of rocks, but the water is a stunning turquoise; moreover, the beach is close to shopping centers and the party zone, so there are plenty of restaurants nearby." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This beach is situated right next to the busy Playa Forum and has the same white sands, amazing water and central location, but without the crowds." Full review
Lonely Planet "With no parking, this is one of the quieter beaches with a lifeguard on duty. No food but there are stores and restaurants near the access, opposite Señor Frogs." Full review
