Akumal

Akumal is a sublime summer holiday resort town with a picture-perfect location on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, about an hour’s drive from Cancun. Boasting jaw-dropping long white beaches backed by tropical vegetation and bright turquoise waters that beckon for a dip, as well as an exquisite swimmable lagoon, the location provides an idyllic setting for leisurely days of sun and sea. A beautiful and rich underwater life and diverse coastline make this prime territory for snorkeling, scuba diving, cave diving, and eco-tourism. Meaning ‘place of the turtle’, Akumal offers a unique and heartwarming experience of seeing turtles come to shore to nest – make sure to sign up for the Turtle Night Watch tour. History enthusiasts will delight in a visit to the ancient ruins watching over the sea in the neighboring town of Tulum.