12. Playa Maroma, Quintana Roo

Whenever veteran visitors are asked about the very best beaches in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Playa Maroma is often mentioned. Few upscale hotels are located along this exclusive stretch, where visitors can take advantage of the wonderful white sand and peaceful, brilliant blue water. Additionally, this is one of the few locations in the country with hotels with overwater bungalows. Instead of finding beach bars or nightclubs, you will find here exactly what your mind conjures up when it imagines a picture-perfect, tropical beach in paradise.