Playa Marlin, Cancun
Playa Marlin, located near the Kukulkan Plaza shopping center in the Hotel Zone, is about a five-minute walk away. This beach features a wide expanse of soft, white sand and clear, turquoise waters. The sand is fine and bright, making it comfortable to walk on without special footwear. The water's entry is gentle, catering to various visitors including solo travelers, those seeking relaxation, families with kids, and older adults. During peak season, it does get somewhat busy.
The beach is open to the public. Amenities include sun loungers and umbrellas, a beachside restaurant, changing facilities, showers, restrooms, and a sea pool. Additionally, there are options for water sports like catamaran rides and jet skiing. Lifeguards are on duty during the season for safety.
Apart from swimming and sunbathing, visitors can engage in activities like beach volleyball, appealing to those who enjoy a more active beach experience.
The beach is open to the public. Amenities include sun loungers and umbrellas, a beachside restaurant, changing facilities, showers, restrooms, and a sea pool. Additionally, there are options for water sports like catamaran rides and jet skiing. Lifeguards are on duty during the season for safety.
Apart from swimming and sunbathing, visitors can engage in activities like beach volleyball, appealing to those who enjoy a more active beach experience.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Cancun. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Playa Marlin on Map
Sight Name: Playa Marlin
Sight Location: Cancun, Mexico (See walking tours in Cancun)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Cancun, Mexico (See walking tours in Cancun)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Cancun, Mexico
Create Your Own Walk in Cancun
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cancun is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Downtown Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Hotel Zone Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.6 Km or 3.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.6 Km or 3.5 Miles
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