PlayasdeCancun.com is an independent travel guide about the beaches of Cancun, Mexico. By accessing and using this website, you accept the following terms. Please read them before using the published information to plan your visit to the beaches.
🏖️ 1. Nature of the Site
PlayasdeCancun.com is an informational and independent website that publishes guides, reviews, and data about the beaches in the hotel zone and surrounding areas of Cancun, Quintana Roo. The site includes:
- Descriptions, photographs, and recommendations for 15 beaches
- Weather and wave data obtained from the Open-Meteo API
- Interactive maps showing each beach location via Leaflet/OpenStreetMap
- Tools such as a beach comparison tool, UV calculator, and snorkeling index
- Blog articles with tips for visitors
PlayasdeCancun.com is not a travel agency, does not sell tourism services, and has no affiliation with any hotel, tour operator, or government entity.
⚠️ 2. Accuracy of Information and Third-Party Data
PlayasdeCancun.com strives to keep information up to date, but you should be aware that:
⚠️ Important: Weather, wave, UV index, and sea condition data is obtained automatically from the Open-Meteo API and may not reflect exact real-time conditions. Always verify conditions before entering the water.
- Sea conditions: Waves, currents, and visibility change constantly. The data shown are estimates based on weather models, not on-site measurements.
- Beach flags: PlayasdeCancun.com shows reference information, but official flags (green, yellow, red) are posted by lifeguards and local authorities. Always respect the current flag at the beach.
- Services and prices: Availability of sun loungers, restaurants, parking, and other services may change without notice.
- Access hours: All beaches in Mexico are publicly accessible by federal law (Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone), but access points and parking may have restrictions.
🏊 3. Beach Safety
PlayasdeCancun.com is an informational resource and does not replace on-site safety guidance. As a visitor, it is your responsibility to:
- Verify actual sea conditions before swimming (observe waves, currents, and the current flag)
- Always respect official flags and signage posted by lifeguards
- Avoid swimming alone, under the influence of alcohol, or in unmonitored areas
- Supervise minors at all times near the water
- Consult local lifeguards about rip currents and safe zones
PlayasdeCancun.com assumes no responsibility for accidents, injuries, or situations arising from water or beach activities. Decisions about entering the sea are exclusively yours.
©️ 4. Intellectual Property
Original content on PlayasdeCancun.com is protected by copyright:
- Text and analysis: Beach descriptions, guides, comparisons, and articles are original writing by PlayasdeCancun.com.
- Design and code: The interface, structure, logo, and source code of the site are the property of PlayasdeCancun.com.
- Photographs: Images come from freely licensed sources (Unsplash) or are original productions. Corresponding licenses are respected.
✅ 5. Permitted Use
Use of PlayasdeCancun.com content is permitted for:
- Personal reference to plan your visit to Cancun beaches
- Sharing links to site pages on social media or personal blogs
- Quoting brief excerpts with attribution to PlayasdeCancun.com and a link to the source
The following is expressly prohibited without prior written authorization:
- Reproducing, copying, or redistributing the full content of guides or articles
- Using content for commercial purposes (resale, paid publications, brochures)
- Using bots, scrapers, or automated tools to extract content from the site
- Presenting content as your own by removing attribution to PlayasdeCancun.com
🔗 6. External Links and Advertising
PlayasdeCancun.com may contain links to external websites and Google AdSense advertising:
- External links are provided as informational references. PlayasdeCancun.com does not control or endorse the content of third-party sites.
- Advertising displayed is served by Google AdSense. PlayasdeCancun.com does not select individual ads and does not guarantee the products or services advertised.
- We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any external site before providing personal information.
🛡️ 7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Mexican law, PlayasdeCancun.com shall not be liable for:
- Accidents, injuries, or damages arising from activities at beaches mentioned on the site
- Decisions made based on published weather, wave, or sea condition data
- Financial losses due to services, prices, or availability that have changed
- Inaccuracies in information provided by third-party APIs (Open-Meteo, OpenStreetMap)
- Content on linked websites or third-party advertisements
- Technical interruptions or temporary unavailability of the site
🔄 8. Modifications
PlayasdeCancun.com reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon publication on this page. The last updated date will be visible at the top. Continued use of the site after published changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
⚖️ 9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the United Mexican States. For any dispute, the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction.
