Soak Up the Well-Being Perks of the Beach Year-Round in Mexico Natalie Arroyo Camacho - Well+Good
go to original October 21, 2022

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit (Frank Fell/Getty)

Being near water is connected to a host of well-being benefits, which is perhaps why the beach is such a sought-after location.

Consider that on Instagram, there are nearly 13 million posts that use the hashtag #beachvibes and McKinsey data about summer 2022 travel plans found 54 percent folks planned to take a beach trip, making it the most popular type of vacation.

The good news is that in plenty of locales, relaxing in the sand, under the sun, and next to the blue crashing is a possibility year-round.

One such place is Mexico, which is home to a number of coastal cities boasting relaxing beaches.

Being near ocean water can offer myriad mind-body perks - like lowering your heart rate and blood pressure. It might also increase the feeling of relaxation.

“[The ocean] helps you let go of things,” says psychologist Aimee Daramus, PsyD. “It gives you a pleasant sense of relaxation, because there's nothing to achieve, change, or be.”

Ready to escape to the Mexican coast to access the benefits of being near water? Get recommendations for 10 spots to add to your travel bucket list, plus ideas for what to do in each spot at Well+Good.

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