Costa Flamingo, Mexico

Costa Flamingo, Mexico is in the Mexican state of Yucatan, which lies to the north of Merida (north from Cancun), on the Gulf coast. Costa Flamingo is named for the thousands of flamingos that reside there, and is also known as the Emerald Coast and Riviera Flamingo.

Costa Flamingo's beaches are similar to other Gulf of Mexico beaches, except the sand is softer and whiter, and the water has more of the Caribbean turquoise color that is typical of beaches further south.

(Photo from internationalliving.com)