5 locations · Mexico
Quintana Roo
Every clothing-optional place we've verified in Quintana Roo. Tap any entry for full visit notes, etiquette, access and seasonal advice.
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Naked Beach
Naked Beach sits on the eastern shore of Cozumel island, away from the crowded resort zones. You'll find a small stretch of rocky coastline where clothing-optional sunbathing happens informally. This isn't an official nude beach — Mexico has no legally designated clothing-optional beaches — but locals and repeat visitors treat it as a quiet spot where nudity is tolerated. The shoreline is rough coral and limestone, not sand, so you'll want water shoes. Snorkeling gear helps since the real attraction is the marine life just offshore. Most people come mid-morning and stay a few hours. The wind picks up in the afternoon. There's no shade structure, no facilities, no vendors. Bring everything you need: water, snacks, sun protection, a towel or mat to sit on. The access road is unpaved and gets muddy after rain. A scooter or rental car works better than walking from town. Cozumel draws cruise ship crowds to the western beaches, but this side stays quiet. You might see a handful of people or have the place to yourself. Respect the informal nature — pack out trash, keep voices down, don't expect amenities.
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Hidden Beach Resort
Hidden Beach Resort is a clothing-optional adults-only all-inclusive resort on the Riviera Maya, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. The resort's name reflects its position set back from the main strip, on a Caribbean coastline stretch with relatively limited development compared to the dense resort zones around Cancún. The property operates as a fully clothing-optional adults-only experience — nudity is the norm throughout the resort grounds, pools, and beach. The Riviera Maya stretch south of Playa del Carmen has become one of the primary concentrations of clothing-optional resorts in the Americas alongside Cap d'Agde (France) and the Florida resort circuit. Hidden Beach competes in this market with properties like Desire Riviera Maya, Temptation, and Grand Oasis.
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Playa Sonrisa Hotel
Playa Sonrisa is a small clothing-optional hotel in Xcalak, a tiny village at the southern tip of the Costa Maya — Mexico's most remote Caribbean coastline, just 3km from the Belize border. The village is at the end of a 55km road with no through-traffic, giving the area a genuine end-of-the-road character. The Costa Maya here is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world's second largest coral reef system — the diving and snorkeling are exceptional. Xcalak is one of the few places in Mexico where the beach, reef, and surrounding lagoon remain largely undeveloped. Playa Sonrisa operates as a clothing-optional property in this context — small, intimate, suited to divers and travelers who specifically seek out remote destinations.
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Intima Resort Tulum
Intima Resort Tulum is an adults-only, clothing-optional condo resort in the La Veleta district of Tulum — close enough to the town centre (about 0.5 miles / 1 km) to walk to restaurants and the colectivo stops, but tucked into a residential area rather than on the busy beach road. It opened as a clothing-optional property in the 2010s and has grown into one of the Riviera Maya's better-known naturist stays. The property is built around a large free-form swimming pool with swim-up bedrooms on the ground floor — a distinctive feature that doesn't appear at most naturist resorts. The suites are condo-style with marble finishes, full kitchens, and the high-end fixtures of a modern Tulum boutique stay. Everything on the property — pool, garden, lounge, dining area, in-suite — is clothing-optional. Intima isn't a beach resort. Tulum's famous beaches are about 5-10 minutes' drive away (you'll want a taxi, bike, or scooter for the trip), and Intima's draw is the on-property naturist pool culture rather than direct beach access. The closest beach clubs on the Tulum beach road are textile — there is no clothing-optional beach directly accessible from the property. For C/O beach time in the region, the longer trip south to Mahahual or Xcalak is the alternative. Crowd is largely US and Canadian couples — younger than at most naturist resorts, frequently mid-30s through 50s. The vibe is more lifestyle-adjacent than at, say, a French naturist village; intend your expectations accordingly. Advance booking is recommended in peak season (December-March).
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Playa Sonrisa Resort
Playa Sonrisa is a small family-owned clothing-optional resort on the Costa Maya coast in the southernmost stretch of Mexico's Quintana Roo, near the fishing village of Xcalak. It's operated since 2001 as one of the very few couples-oriented naturist resorts in Mexico — adults only, deliberately small, deliberately off the standard tourist circuit. The location is notable. Playa Sonrisa sits inside the Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Xcalak — a protected marine park with one of Mexico's best-preserved coral reef systems offshore. The property is essentially off the grid: solar-powered, no cell service, water-collection systems rather than municipal hookups, and a 200-foot dock extending into the Caribbean for swimming, snorkelling, and the reef access. Everything on the property is clothing-optional — bungalows, the dock, the dining deck, the beach itself. This is not a flagship resort in the Cap d'Agde or Cypress Cove sense. It's small (a handful of bungalows and oceanview rooms), quiet, and designed for couples who want a remote naturist retreat with snorkelling and reef access as the daytime activity. The drive from Cancún airport is about five hours south on Highway 307, then east to Xcalak — well past Tulum, well past Mahahual, into the genuinely remote part of the coast. Bookings are direct through the property; advance reservation is essential given the small inventory.