Top Things to Do During Your Stay in Akumal

With its stunning beach views, lush topography, and luxurious resorts, Akumal serves as the quintessential tropical Mexican getaway. Nestled on the eastern seaboard of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Akumal is a small beach-front resort town located between the popular tourist destinations of Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Whether you want to spend your vacation relaxing on the beach or snorkeling with sea turtles, Akumal offers a wide range of attractions and activities apt for travelers of all ages. Here are just a few of the top things to during your Akumal adventure.

- Inhabiting Akumal during nesting season (which lasts from the end of April until October), sea turtles can be found among the white sandy beaches of Akumal By and Half Moon Bay. The turtles lay their eggs during the night and can often be seen in the water during the day by swimmers and snorkelers. Sea turtles are an endangered species and protected by federal law in Akumal.
- Feeling adventurous? Consider scuba diving.

- Perfect for adults and children alike, Yal Ku Lagoon boosts turquoise clear waters and lush green vegetation. With virtually no waves and stairs and handrails for easy access into the water, Yal Ku Lagoon provides a safe and fun environment for the whole family to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mayan Riviera.

- For the ideal, picturesque beach scene, head on over to Akumal Beach where you can enjoy fine, white sand, and crystal clear waters. The beach is known as a great learning spot for beginning snorkelers.
- Forget the hotel! The latest trend in beach vacations is vacation rentals and Akumal is no exception!  For example, you and the family get your very own space, which often includes a kitchen for cooking and (depending on the amenities of the rental) a pool and perhaps even an expanse of private beach front.

If it’s already time to start planning the annual family vacation, consider making Akumal your destination, where the whole family can enjoy these activities and much, much more!

Micah Waters, writer