El Cuyo
Looking for one of Mexico's most affordable beach towns (both in terms of travel and living expenses)? You've discovered it! El Cuyo, Yucatan, Mexico is a charming town with one of the best beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, though it won't be for much longer. El Cuyo, one of the best Yucatan beach towns, is situated close to the pink lakes of Las Coloradas between Cancun and Merida, Mexico. It is a small town that is quickly rising to the top of Mexico's beach towns for residents thanks to its emerald green and turquoise Mexican Gulf waters, positive vibes, and hospitable locals.
El Cuyo is a unique place that will make you fall in love and never want to leave among small Mexican towns. In fact, there is a neighborhood of foreigners who moved there after falling under the enchantment of El Cuyo. These fortunate people reside in a tranquil haven of bliss where one can stroll outside, step onto a sandy beach, board a surfboard, stroll along the shore, and go kayaking. If you're lucky, you might even see dolphins swimming in the distance or manta rays near the shore.
You can spend a day there and it's only two hours by rental car from Cancun and the Riviera Maya. For greater enjoyment, spend at least a few nights in one of El Cuyo's top hotels, rise early, and watch the mesmerizing sunsets from the harbor. This charming little town's beachfront is bordered by sand-covered, unpaved roads that are home to quaint boutique hotels like Hotel Casa Cielo. Prices have increased recently as a result of the increased interest in visiting El Cuyo, but more hotels are opening, giving tourists more options
El Cuyo travel tips:
- Where is El Cuyo Mexico located? Yucatan state, Yucatan Peninsula
- What’s the best time to visit El Cuyo? November-April
- How do you get to El Cuyo? Fly into Cancun International Airport (code: CUN), then take shared or public transport, or drive your rental car about 2.5-hours northeast to El Cuyo.
Google rating: 4.5/5.0
Location: Yucatan, Mexico
