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Trip Planner :  Mexico  /  Yucatan Peninsula  /  Quintana Roo  /  Riviera Maya  /  Akumal

Akumal

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Beaches Bodies of Water Scuba & Snorkeling
The heart of Mexico's Riviera Maya, small but busy beach town of Akumal represents one of the world's premier diving locations. Home to a thriving community of expats from Canada and the U.S., this seaside community first came to the world's attention in the 1920s, when explorers located a Spanish galleon that sank just off the coast back in the 18th century. Akumal vacations still appeal to history buffs, though most come here to snorkel, dive, swim, sail, fish, and laze on sandy beaches backed by upscale condos and hip hotels. Numerous local operators rent snorkeling gear and offer guided tours of nearby coral reefs, so all you have to bring is good will and a sense of adventure. Akumal is in Riviera Maya. Make Akumal central to your Mexico travel plans using our Mexico trip itinerary planner.
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Akumal Beach
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Duration:2 h 30 min
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Scuba & Snorkeling
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Duration:2 h 30 min
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Aktun Chen
4.6
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Yal-ku Lagoon
3.7
Duration:2 h 30 min

Side trips from Akumal

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Scuba & Snorkeling
Puerto Aventuras
4.8
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Swim with Dolphins
Puerto Aventuras
3.6
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Ecopark Kantun Chi
Puerto Aventuras
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Duration:4 h
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Puerto Aventuras Marina
Puerto Aventuras
4.2
Duration:2 h 30 min

Hidden gems in Akumal

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EcoRanchoMayamar
4.8
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Off-Road Tours
4.4
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Centro Ecologico Akumal
4.2
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Half Moon Bay
3.9
Duration:2 h 30 min

Parks in Akumal

Akumal Monkey Sanctuary & Rescued Animals
4.1
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Uxuxubi Al Natural
4.0
Duration:2 h 30 min

Nature in Akumal

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Cenote Santa Cruz
4.8
Duration:2 h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Akumal

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Akumal Natura Rescue
4.8
Duration:4 h
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Places to visit with Akumal

Playa del Carmen BEST FOR: Theme Park, Zipline, Landmark
Tulum BEST FOR: Ruin, Cave, Beach
Cozumel BEST FOR: Scuba / Snorkeling, Outdoor Activity, Reef
Cancun BEST FOR: Nightlife, Shopping Mall, Swim with Dolphins
Chichen Itza BEST FOR: Ruin, Geologic Formation, Performance
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