Discover everything you can do in the so-called ”place of the turtles in Mexico”, a paradisiacal destination where you can enjoy a great vacation.

The Riviera Maya: Akumal

One of the great places to spend the summer is Akumal, a town in Mexico to explore with your friends or family thanks to its great natural treasures.

Discover the Half Moon Bay, a cove where you can snorkel, one of the most popular activities on Mexican beaches.

Also, if you are a nature lover, you can discover the cenotes at EcoRancho Mayamar. To add more of these natural creations to your route, discover the Cenote Dos Ojos in the Riviera Maya.

Akumal Beach

Thanks to its warm and humid temperatures, Akumal beach is a characteristic and pleasant place in the Mexican Caribbean where you can spend your vacations at any time of the year.

Nearby you can visit one of the largest reefs in the world, perfect for those who are experts in diving and want to explore the depths of the sea.

Akumal, the Land of Turtles

Its name in Mayan language means land of turtles, and this is due to the fact that the beach of the town of Akumal becomes the place chosen by this long-lived animal to lay its eggs.

Please note that these areas are carefully protected, so they are delimited by buoys and are not always accessible to the public. However, you have the opportunity to observe the turtles up close if you hire the services of a professional guide. The tours or excursions are usually no more than six people and you must keep a safe distance from the turtles.

Depending on the tour you choose, you will be provided with the appropriate equipment, and if not, you will need to bring the appropriate clothing, such as snorkeling goggles, fins and a snorkel.

It will be its beach with fine, white sand and turquoise water, which will make you not want to leave and want to continue enjoying the great experience of admiring the turtles.

If you have been left with the desire to continue observing these amazing animals in some other part of Mexico, we recommend you to read what to do in Isla Mujeres, where you will discover the famous turtle farm.

Yal-kú in akumal

In Yal-kú you will be able to see various marine species, exotic birds, the lagoon and much more. Admission is approximately $12.00. For diving enthusiasts, in the clear waters you can snorkel as well as do various water sports and activities.

In the calm waters of the lagoon, salt water and fresh water meet, where multicolored fish, sea urchins, starfish, among others, live. A restaurant is available, so you won’t have to worry about food.

Visiting characteristic places in Mexico: Akumal

If you are touring the beaches of Mexico, we recommend staying at the great all-inclusive hotels in Cancun. Take advantage of your visit to Akumal to visit the beach considered by many the best beach in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, just 30 minutes away!