Isla Blanca
A quiet beach on a long, narrow sandspit north of Cancun, with the Caribbean on one side and the Nichupté Lagoon on the other. It is a kitesurfing hotspot and one of the departure points for whale shark tours.
Isla Blanca is a narrow peninsula about 13 km long, administered by Isla Mujeres. It has almost no hotel development, with clear water and few people, making it ideal for visitors who want to escape the crowds. The sheltered lagoon side has shallow, steady winds and is a well-known gathering place for kitesurfing schools in the Caribbean. Whale shark boats also leave from nearby in summer.
There is no public bus. Take a taxi or drive, about 40 minutes, and the last stretch is a dirt road. The beach has only a few basic beach bars, so bring your own water and shade.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Isla Contoy
- Isla Mujeres
- El Meco Archaeological Site
- Cancún Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA)
- Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres
- Parque de las Palapas
- Mercado 28
- Cancún Hotel Zone