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Despite the country's boom in tourism, Sámara, on the northwest coast, has managed to stay blissfully under the radar. The laid-back town—and its made-for-beginners waves—is the perfect place to catch a break.

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When you have beach on the brain, who wants to bother with a layover? We've prepared the ultimate insider's guide to seven resort towns south of the border that are just one quick flight away.

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