Overview

• Cancún holds 16 active national and international beach certifications, comprising seven Blue Flags, seven Playa Platino distinctions and two Bandera Blanca awards.
• The Foundation for Environmental Education awarded seven Blue Flags to Playa Delfines, Playa Del Niño, Playa Las Perlas, Playa Chac Mool, Playa Marlín, Playa Ballenas and Playa Coral for meeting strict criteria across education, water quality, safety, accessibility and management.
• The Instituto Mexicano de Normalización y Certificación granted seven Playa Platino seals based on continuous cleanliness, accessible infrastructure, trained lifeguards and water monitoring.
• Playa Las Perlas and Playa Delfines maintain Bandera Blanca status by fulfilling all 74 requirements of Mexico’s NMX-AA-120-SCFI-2016 standard for clean and sustainable beaches.
• Municipal leaders describe the awards as the outcome of a public policy focused on responsible tourism development that enhances visitor experience and reinforces Cancún’s global reputation.