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Playa Chac MoolvsPlaya Marlin
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Playa Chac Mool ranks slightly better than Playa Marlin. Playa Chac Mool scores 78 with accolades from 3 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
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
