Turtles, turtles everywhere. Great little restaurants too, take a walk around. There are lots of scuba tours but we have our own equipment so you cna just plop down on the sand and walk around.

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Turtles, turtles everywhere. Great little restaurants too, take a walk around. There are lots of scuba tours but we have our own equipment so you cna just plop down on the sand and walk around.
We liked the ambiance of friendliness and welcoming staff, impeccable cleanliness of the total resort and everyone trying their best to please guests
We have been to a lot of beaches and Akumal is the most beautiful. Snorkeling with the turtles is fantastic. There are also a lot of colorful fish, coral and sea fans. The sand does not get hot. Nice for your feet!
Clean, white sand, gentle waves, blue-green water, warm breezes. Enjoyed sitting under thatched hut with refreshing drink and a good book.
A must if staying around Tulum area or Playa the best beach I have ever been too beats the beaches in the Caribbean believe it or not..!
We loved our time snorkeling at Akumal Beach. We saw many sea turtles, sting rays, barracudas, squid, and some great coral features and fish. The water was calm and the clarity was great.
One recommendation would be to get there early. We arrived at 9 am and got in the water before the tour rush pulled in. The bay is...
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First time in Akumal; kids wanted to try snorkeling. Well, it was perfect...our boys are 10, never did this before therefore we rented snorkeling gear (15$ everything included). Walked out few steps and we were there; perfect view, breeze; heaven!
It was still early, around 9:00- not many snorkeling groups (plus off season). Better for us; I hate fighting for...
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Swimming with the turtles was amazing. We saw several and even saw a baby turtle. We saw stingrays, as well as a very large barracuda. Not that many fish though
I went to a few different beaches at Riviera Maya during my 7-days stay, and I can't decide which one was my favourite. However, Akumal Beach is definitely one that I would like to had more time to spend on it.
For people that like nature, warm water, beautiful sightseeings and a great experience with sea turtles, Akumal Beach is...
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a beautiful public beach accessible by the 'collectivo' (a white minivan with a red stripe on the side) which travels from Playa del Carmen to Tulum & back all day long, approx every 15min for approx. $3 per person per trip.
keep in mind its a public beach and no chairs or shade, so bring your towel, water, and lots...
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