Akumal

Akumal, Land of Turtles

In the heart of the Riviera Maya, just 37 km from Playa del Carmen, and just one hour south of Cancun, is Akumal, one of the best places to visit in the Mexican Caribbean for its wide variety of beautiful beaches. and tourist services. Akumal means in the Mayan language “Land of turtles” and it is still one of the favorite places for these marine animals to spawn, however, what makes Akumal a place of charm and fascination for tourists from all over the world, is its spectacular bay of transparent waters and the fresh waters of its caves and underground rivers. Akumal is one of the quietest places on the Mayan Riviera, a shallow and protected bay, with a quiet beach and a nearby reef.

One of its greatest attractions is that it is very close to one of the largest reefs in the world, in addition to the fact that in its surroundings you can find more than 200 entrances to caves and underground rivers to the delight of divers. You can also visit the Yalku cove a few steps away, a spectacular and almost virgin place to snorkel, where there are all kinds of fish and of course you must take your snorkeling equipment with you to enjoy this cove.

Recommended accommodation:

Casa Coral

Akumal, the place of the turtles, is the place we are fortunate to call home at Casa Coral. Its turquoise beaches and majestic vegetation, as well as its unique location make Casa Coral a wonderful retreat, where you can enjoy a quiet stay in an exclusive residential area surrounded by the sea and tranquility.

In our property we have 4 condominiums perfectly equipped with everything you need to occupy your mind just to enjoy your vacation.

Enjoy Akumal

Other activities that can be practiced in Akumal are sport fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, exploring cenotes, biking and hiking through the jungle, or if you prefer, just sit and rest at ease. under the shade of its leaning palm trees.
You can also visit the Akumal Ecological Center which is located directly on Akumal beach. The information center shows various aspects of environmental training and is free for visitors.

The beach has comfortable accommodation, renovated villas, houses, modern condominiums and cozy inns in the Mexican style and buildings with a Moorish, Bauhaus and Mediterranean look, as well as hotels, condominiums and luxury villas overlooking the Caribbean, restaurants and a small supermarket.

There are two PADI certified dive shops located a short distance from Las Casitas. Both offer snorkeling and diving equipment for rent (per day or per week).

Recommended activity::

Yal Ku

Yal-Ku is one of the Caribbean corners with which you will surely be surprised on your way. In this underground freshwater outlet to the open sea, you will enjoy incredible views. Discover among colorful fish one of the most beautiful landscapes of this paradisiacal coast of the Mexican southeast. While you swim in these irresistible crystalline waters, you will enjoy the life hidden by the roots of the mangroves, the birds in their habitat and a great variety of fish, in a place where two ecosystems merge where fauna and flora coexist between the salty and the sweet, two very different worlds.