Akumal

Akumal - The place of the turtle in Mayan - earns its name from the yearly return of the majestic and endangered sea turtles to its shores each summer to lay their eggs. This once coconut plantation, turned diver's paradise is the oldest resort town on the coast. First accessible only by boat from Cozumel, Akumal retains much of its original relaxed, unhurried atmosphere synonymous with Mexico itself!

The allure of Akumal begins with its quaint, small-town feel and only gets better as visitors snorkel the two amazing bays, Akumal Bay and Half Moon Bay, which are teeming with sea-life. The main bay, Akumal Bay, is one of the few expansive public beaches left on the coastline; and, another beauty of this beach is the ample amount of amenities that are at the fingertips of visitors. Don't miss the natural inlet, Yal-ku Lagoon in North Akumal, offering snorkelers a truly unique snorkeling adventure. With gourmet restaurants, trendy shops, and unique finds, Akumal is a great place for the whole family.

Check out Mawacos Off the Beaten Path video of Akumal. 

See also a list of RESTAURANTS IN AKUMAL, SHOPPING IN AKUMAL and ACCOMMODATIONS IN AKUMAL.

Written by: Jorge Palma & Abraham Romero

CEA provides info and tips

The only rental villa located on Akumal Bay

Marine Protection and the issues Akumal is working on

Tulum and Akumal, Mexico at Christmas time 2012

The Akumal Dive Shop celebration

by Gynna Sainz

with video

Pablo Bush Romero Scholarships also awarded, by Laura Bush Wolfe

The real ones ... underwater, by Natalie Novak

November 2008

Myrna Bush shares this great fable about how the logo came to represent Akumal

From Mahahual on the Costa Maya to Akumal in the Riviera Maya, by Lydia Pontius

Natalie Novak describes a close encounter of the turtle kind.

By Pablo Bush Romero, Book Liner

Review of this private villa boutique hotel on Half Moon Bay

Offers 2 views of Yal Ku Lagoon

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