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Blue Flag
Playa del Nino
4.5
Puerto Juarez (Outside Hotel Zone)
Blue Flag beach in Puerto Juarez. Ultra-calm waters, ideal for families with young children. Next to the Isla Mujeres ferry.
Blue Flag Certification
Blue Flag certification is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). It guarantees excellent water quality, environmental management, safety and environmental education. Cancun leads Mexico with 49 total certifications (7 public beaches, 4 hotels, 38 boats).
2
Blue Flag
Playa Las Perlas
4.4
Km 2.5 Boulevard Kukulcan
First beach in the Hotel Zone. Pool-like waters, playground and the closest to downtown.
3
Blue Flag
Playa Chac Mool
4.5
Km 10 Boulevard Kukulcan
Perfect waves for bodyboarding. Local atmosphere, public access with full amenities.
4
Blue Flag
Playa Marlin
4.3
Km 13 Boulevard Kukulcan
The most accessible public beach in the Hotel Zone. Parking, lifeguards and water sports.
5
Blue Flag
Playa Ballenas
4.4
Km 14 Boulevard Kukulcan
Spectacular sunsets and local atmosphere. Fewer tourists, perfect for photographers.
6
Blue Flag
Playa Delfines
4.8
Km 17.5 Boulevard Kukulcan
The most iconic beach in Cancun. Home of the CANCUN sign, spectacular viewpoint and free entry.
7
Blue Flag + Pet Friendly
Playa Coral
4.6
Km 25 Boulevard Kukulcan
Cancun's only pet-friendly beach. White sand, turquoise waters and a peaceful atmosphere at the end of the Hotel Zone.
Blue Flag Tips
Look for the flag
If you see the Blue Flag flying, the certification is current
Certified water
Water quality is regularly tested. Safe for swimming
Lifeguards
All Blue Flag beaches have mandatory lifeguard service
Accessibility
Blue Flag criteria: accessibility for people with disabilities
Environmental management
Mandatory recycling bins. Do not litter
33 criteria
Each beach meets 33 strict international standards
Blue Flag Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an international recognition awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that guarantees excellent water quality, safety, responsible environmental management and environmental education programs.
Cancun has 7 certified public beaches: Playa del Nino, Las Perlas, Chac Mool, Marlin, Ballenas, Delfines and Coral.
Yes, all beaches in Mexico are public and free by federal law (Article 27 of the Constitution). Blue Flag certification does not change this.
Beaches must meet 33 strict criteria in four categories: water quality, environmental management, safety and services, and environmental education and information.
Certification is renewed annually. Beaches must recertify each season demonstrating they still meet all criteria.
Yes, Playa del Nino in Puerto Juarez is Blue Flag certified and is located outside the Hotel Zone, near the Isla Mujeres ferry.