After a long work week, all anyone really wants to do is relax. And what better place to relax than on a beach? This September when we travel to Mexico and Guatemala you better believe we’ll be spending some time on those sandy shores. Get a sneak peak at where we’ll be kicking back here.

Just south of the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico, the main beach allows you to explore and unwind without much travel time in between.

Also in Tulum, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere beaches are located north of the ruins. Meaning “gift from the heavens” in Mayan, Sian Ka’an is a 1.3 million acre wilderness reserve filled with a variety of unpopulated beaches. Find out more by clicking here: http://www.locogringo.com/research/beaches/siankaan.html

Agua Azul near Palenque, Mexico may lack sandy shores, but this series of waterfalls isn’t lacking in looks. These beautiful blue cascades go on for nearly one mile, with the highest of the falls reaching about 20 feet. Want to learn more? Click here: http://www.discoverymexico.com/guides/chiapas-agua-azul-waterfalls.aspx