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Playa Gaviota AzulvsPlaya Delfines
Playa Gaviota Azul and Playa Delfines are both praised by experts. Overall, Playa Delfines is preferred by most writers compared to Playa Gaviota Azul. Playa Delfines comes in at #5 in Cancun with positive reviews from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Playa Gaviota Azul
Fodor's
Cancun
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Fodor's "Closer to Km 9, the waves break up to six feet during hurricane season, making it one of the few surfing spots in Cancún; lessons are offered by the 360 Surf School." 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
