Best Affordable Beach Vacations To Add To Your Mexico Bucket List
By LAUREN JADE HILL
At this fishing village, you can find accommodation on uncrowded, gorgeous white-sand shores spanning all budgets, with stays starting at around $50 per night.
Troncones
Nature lovers can witness nesting turtles hatching or take a kayak up La Boca Estuary. The village is home to many local restaurants with budget-friendly options.
This small city on the Baja California peninsula offers a wealth of history, a dramatic landscape, thriving wildlife, low-cost places to stay, and inexpensive dining options.
Loreto
The oceanside city hosts many historic landmarks, as well as the Parque Marine Nacional Bahía de Loreto. The national park is celebrated for its marine life viewing.
Water sports in this national park range from kayaking to snorkeling, with several operators offering boat tours priced from around $100 per person.
The city of Mazatlán on Mexico's Pacific Coast has a wide choice of inexpensive hotel options that start at around $45 per night, making it ideal for budget travelers.
Mazatlán
Mazatlán sits in a mountainous landscape fringed with miles of sandy coastline. In the picturesque old town, galleries, cafes, and restaurants are found amid historic architecture.
Explore the popular Golden Zone, home to beaches like Playa los Sabalos and Playa las Gaviotas, along with a modern marina and many restaurants, bars, and shops.
This village in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park offers accommodations as low as $50 per night and is known for its free or low-cost activities like kayaking.
Chacahua
This remote coastal retreat in Oaxaca captivates visitors with its unspoiled beaches, lagoons, and wildlife-rich mangroves. Playa Chacahua is also great for surfing and snorkeling.
This Oaxacan town is celebrated for its picturesque coastline. Travelers come to hike trails, explore the beaches, and join dolphin and whale-watching tours.
Mazunte
For budget travelers, this beguiling beach town is home to a series of hotels and bungalows offering inexpensive stays for as little as $30 per night.