If you like history, sports or a wide variety of ocean and land based activities you will have a great time in Akumal Mexico. There is a huge array of activities that will please everyone no matter how discerning the traveler.

Akumal is a divers paradise.  With the world’s second largest reef just offshore and several sunken ships in the area, the choice of dives is unlimited  There are numerous PADI Certified dive shops in the area with resort diving, certification courses, open sea dives, night dives, cenote dives or cave dives.  Diving and snorkeling are both readily available for anyone who wishes to visit the area reefs. You will be able to rent all of the equipment you need and have an experienced diver take you out to explore the ocean.

There are plenty of fishing activities to keep you occupied for days at a time. You can charter a boat in Akumal Bay to take you deep sea fishing.  The run to deep water is measured in yards instead of miles!  Or make the short run south to Xcalak for world class bone fish and permit fly fishing.  Local guides are available.

You might enjoy visiting the exibits at Centro Ecológico Akumal, a non-profit organization which provides academic studies, ocean research, marine studies, environmental education and cultural exchange. CEA has a wide range of programs aimed at studying and protecting the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System from the effects of unsustainable development.  CEA is a good place to visit if you want to learn more about sea life and how it can be protected.

Xel-Ha, Mexico’s Natural Wonder and the largest Natural Aquarium in the world await your discovery.  You can easily spend the day enjoying and exploring a wide variety of fish and animals in their natural habitat which has been protected for your enjoyment.

History buffs will particularly love the wonderful ancient Mayan Ruins in the Akumal, Mexico area. There are several of these sites in the area that are currently being uncovered by archeologists. A particularly popular site location is the Tulum ruins.

When you visit the Mayan Ruins you will see some of the expansive jungles around the Akumal area. A day trip through the jungle is a great experience and an adventure that you are sure to remember.

You can participate in kayaking and cave diving activities in Akumal. Cave diving is an exhilarating experience that you won’t soon forget and is especially enticing for the adventurous traveler.

No trip to the area would be complete without including many of the shopping opportunities in and around the Akumal area. Here you can find local crafts, necessities and even high end formal wear in the shopping area’s located in the town of Akumal. If you want to add a cultural touch to your home then you will particularly be fond of the vast selection of traditional Mayan crafts and linens.

After your shopping trip you are sure to enjoy the local cafes and fine dining restaurants in this charming village. With menu selections ranging from fresh seafood and fish to the more traditional Mayan dishes there is plenty for the traveler to choose from.  You will relax, refresh and be revitalized in Akumal, Mexico!

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When you travel to Akumal, you will quickly discover that it is well-known for being “The Place of the Turtle” in Maya, a recognition that it receives because of the Centro Ecologico Akumal (CEA) that is located in the Akumal area. The Centro Ecologico Akumal is an environmental conservation organization that focuses on the study and protection of the sea turtles, as well as the rest of Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.

Also known as La Playa Tortogua, the turtle beach area runs along with the Akumal Bay, Half Moon Bay, and Jade Beach as well and is known for the different turtles that come ashore to nest and eat along the bay. Typically, turtle season runs from April to November, which is when the Marine Time sea turtles nest. Turtle “walk and talk” tours are available during these months to allow eco-tourists and all guests can have a part in managing the beaches to allow each nesting mother to find a place for her to leave her eggs in a hole that has been dug once she comes ashore.

At any one time, there can be hundreds of nests and thousands of hatchlings. This includes both Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta Caretta) and Green Turtles (Chelonia Mydas), which are two of the eight existing species of sea turtles species that are protected by law because of the threat of extinction. By tagging the females, they can help them determine the level of success for hatchlings and the abundance, behavior, and distribution of the hatchings that travel along Akumal’s Turtle Beach.

Throughout the nesting season, the turtle staff at the Centro Ecologico Akumal and any volunteer search for female turtles that may be nesting, existing turtle nests, and recent eggs that may have hatch into hatchlings. In addition, they have begun to monitor juvenile turtles every couple of months, which includes capturing the turtles through snorkeling and marking, measuring, and weighing the turtles. They also take sample of blood to monitor any sicknesses that may occur and to conduct genetic sampling and testing.

The Turtle Talks and Walks allows guests to travel Akumal along the famed Turtle Beach in groups of 10 people each night during the week. Donations are requested, though the money goes directly to the Turtle Protection Program. Beginning at 9 p.m., volunteers will be taught exactly what to look for, find out valuable information about sea turtles, and how to further offer protection to the turtles.

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There are so many ways to spend each and every day while you are on vacation in Akumal. The best part, however, is that you choose how to spend a day in Akumal and that means you can do whatever it is that you want.

For many people, the beginning or end of their vacation is the time for them to spend a day in Akumal completely relaxed. Whether they decide to sleep in or just relax on the beach under the warm sun, that day provides them the opportunity to rejuvenate their body and recuperate.

Those entering into their vacation with an unusual amount of stress, this might be more beneficial in the beginning. On the other hand, those who want to do as much as possible on their vacation, it might be best to spend the last day in Akumal relaxing so that they do not need a vacation after their vacation.

Another way to spend a day in Akumal is in the water. The waters are so beautiful in Akumal and there is so much that you can do. From swimming and snorkeling to kayaking and taking a boat trip, you can enjoy some new or fun water activity each day of your vacation.

Anyone who appreciates a cultural experience can spend a day in Akumal taking one of the many available tours. Traveling to the nature reserves in Riviera Maya, on the Sian Ka’an jungle tours, or even out to sea on a deep sea fishing excursion can be an exciting and educational experience.

Tours to the local cenotes in the Yucatan can also be a way to spend a day around Akumal. These sinkholes are found all around Akumal and were believed to be the sacred wells of the gods. Still to this day, tourists travel to the cenotes and pay homage to the sun, bathe in the fresh, cool waters, and explore any hidden caves.

Also surrounding Akumal is a number of ancient ruins that provide a glimpse at the past Mayan world. The Tulum ruin is one of the most visited of all the ruins and is located just south of Akumal.

Akumal, Mexico is a magical place that allows you to spend each day of your trip doing exactly what you want. Whether you want to wade in the water, sit in the sand, or travel into town, you have the chance to do it all. You can find excellent hotel accommodations on HotelsCombined.com.