Mexico and Central America Coastal Pictures

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See how this former fishing village has transformed into a stunning Caribbean destination centered on the acclaimed Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Learn to surf, soak up the sun and dine at traditional palapa beach bars at this secluded and family-friendly cove.

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

Hop over to the Caribbean island of Cozumel with its dolphins, impressive reef system, fun beach bars, Mexican culture and Mayan ruins.

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

In this famous Acapulco performance, watch divers soar with breathtaking precision from towering cliffs into the Pacific Ocean below. 

Hike to this hilltop lighthouse, located on one of the area’s highest points, to enjoy a superb bird’s-eye view of Mazatlán’s beaches, Old Town and peninsula.

Delicious regional dishes, varied history and captivating natural beauty combine in this southern Mexican city.

Modern cities and charming villages with stunning historic centers complement the thermal waters and former silver mines dotted around mountains and valleys.

Sitting high above the Caribbean Sea, these spectacular ruins have become one of the most popular tourist sites in all of Mexico.

Sitting in the shadow of a volcano, this lakeside community charms with its beautiful setting. Inside the town, find indigenous culture and exceptional places to relax.

Discover the natural wonders of the area, both underwater and on land, around this sleepy Caribbean village.

Discover the natural wonders of the area, both underwater and on land, around this sleepy Caribbean village.

Fly above the jungle on a zip-wire, kayak through the turquoise Caribbean waters before kicking back in a hammock with a cocktail – all on Cancun’s doorstep.

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

Look on as surfers and boogie boarders ride the waves, or take to the water yourself, and enjoy picturesque sunsets from waterfront bars at this centrally located beach.

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

A unique blend of Mayan temples, Yucatan cuisine and cocktail bars, with dolphins swimming just offshore…Cancun is calling!

This laidback marina filled with luxury water craft is a gateway to the beaches, golf courses and islands of Ixtapa.  

With miles of coastline and a charming historic center, this is one of the most inviting beach destinations on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

With miles of coastline and a charming historic center, this is one of the most inviting beach destinations on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.