Playa del Amor, Beach cave in Islas Marietas National Park, Mexico.
The hidden beach consists of a sandy cavern with turquoise waters, accessible through a natural tunnel connected to the Pacific Ocean.
The Mexican government's military testing activities in the early 1900s created this natural formation through bombardment of the Marieta Islands.
The designation of Islas Marietas as a National Park in 2005 marked a shift from military use to environmental preservation and controlled tourism.
Visitors need to obtain wristbands and join guided tours from Puerto Vallarta, as the beach allows only 120 people per day for protection.
The beach requires swimming through a 150-meter water tunnel to access its white sand shores within a circular cave opening to the sky.
Location: Islas Marietas National Park
GPS coordinates: 20.70408,-105.56682
Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:07
These Mexican beaches provide natural settings away from tourist spots. From protected coves in Quintana Roo to sandy shores in Baja California Sur, you will find clear waters and native marine life. Many locations are accessible only by boat or sit near small fishing villages.
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