Akumal "The land of the turtles"

If you are a lover of tranquility, nature or diving, you cannot miss Akumal, located in the Riviera Maya, ideal for resting and discovering the fascinating world of the sea turtle.

Akumal is located in the Riviera Maya, just thirty minutes from Tulum and an hour and a half from Cancun. It is a little-known paradise in which the main attraction is its crystal-clear waters and the possibility of swimming with beautiful turtles.

Akumal beach is the oldest tourist development in the Mexican Caribbean (it is even older than Cancun). In fact, since the 1950s, it attracted the attention of numerous explorers and divers; The beauty of its landscapes and its aquatic fauna simply cannot be compared.

What's special about it?

This small town is preferred by lovers of tranquility, diving and nature. Its name means “land of turtles” in Mayan, and it is an important habitat for these marine animals, which can be observed while snorkeling or diving. During the nesting season, the turtles come out to the beach to lay their eggs, this is a unique spectacle.