The number of stunning beaches along Mexico’s Riviera Maya is absolutely mindboggling. One ribbon after another of blinding white coral sand borders rich turquoise seas that shimmer under a sun so intense that it soaks through to the very core of your being. One of the more exquisite beaches is found at Puerto Aventuras, a gated community located about midway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum in the Yucatan.

The beach at Puerto Aventuras

Although Puerto Aventuras is a private, gated community, all beaches in Mexico are public and getting to the beach is not a difficult matter. Many condos within the development are leased as vacation rentals throughout the year, thus the security personnel are used to new arrivals. The Omni Puerto Aventuras Resort is also located beyond the gates and it is perfectly acceptable to come for lunch and then spend the rest of the day on the beach in front of the resort or lounge at their beach bar.

Long stretch of pure white sand

The resort has sectioned off a portion of the lovely bay with rocks, creating a placid lagoon for soaking, and a reef just offshore provides decent snorkeling. Additionally, Puerto Aventuras has the only marina along this stretch of the coast, so boaters can weigh anchor here and have access to the beach as well.

Photo Credit: Barbara Weibel
Article by Barbara Weibel of Hole In The Donut Travels