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Playa del Norte

Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Isla Mujeres
Type: Beaches
Activities: Swimming
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DALLAS
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

best area to hang out on the beach and the calmest waters. bars and restaurants all along Playa Norte to get refreshments and you can rent chairs & umbrellas from them and they have beach food and beverage service for you too, can't beat that.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

You walk in water for a qtr mile and sit in the most picture perfect cove and waters. The cove around the Avalaon Reef resort has outstanding snorkeling with numerous schools of fishes at your finger tips.

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Miami Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

All I can say is WOW!!! Crystal clear water white sandy beaches and just plain relaxing. If you ever plan a vacation do it here.

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This water is so relaxing. No hard waves at all. YOu can out 175 ft and the water is at your shoulders. Gorg! Will be returning next year.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

You can't go wrong with this beach: long stretch of white, cool sand; turquoise water, even in stormy conditions; laid-back bars on the beach; no water sports (yay!); calm waves; gradual and long slope before you even reach deeper water; it's on Isla Mujeres.

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North Little Rock, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Our hotel was on the northeast side of North Beach (i.e. Playa del Norte). We thought our beach was nice, but nothing compared to what is on the northwest side. As soon as we turned the corner, we were amazed. You can walk out for probably 100+ yards and the water never gets above you shoulders. There are so many... More

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Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

long shallow azur blue water..lots of bars, hotels and restaurants..within walkin distance of downtown hotels and the very tip of the island

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Asheville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

This beach is one of the most beautiful beaches we have visited! The water is crystal clear, and calm. The beach has the softest powdery white sand. You can always catch the most amazing sunsets on this fabulous beach.

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

The surf is very calm all day long; the sand on the beach has a soft texture and isn't sticky; plenty of chairs and umbrellas at low rental cost; the bar and food service was very good. Be aware that there was a handful of topless female sunbathers, if you are sensitive to that or don't want your children around... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We stayed at Nautibeach, and it is just the best spot in the Island. Around the Island there are many more nice places, but most of them with no access to the beach or with rocks that you can't really swim.

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