Akumal is one of the oldest coastal resorts in Maya Riviera Mexico. Its name translates into ‘Place of the Turtles’. It was built on the site of a former coconut plantation. Akumal beach boasts white soft sand and aquamarine waters that host a beautiful coral reef and a rich marine world. The beach town was built in 1958 as a community for scuba divers by Pablo Bush Romero, a Mexican businessman, diver and archeologist. Today the public beach attracts snorkelers who want to swim with turtles.
Besides the coral and colorful marine life, the bay town is also an artist’s hub. The four consecutive bays are lined with villa residences and in one of them you will find the spectacular Yal-Ku lagoon where fresh and saltwater mix and it is home to colorful tropical fish, barracudas and stingrays. Test out all of the fresh ceviches served at restaurants along the bays. If you want to explore further, the nearby area is dotted with cenotes, the mystical Aktun Chen cave system, and the beautiful Xel Ha or Coba ruins, for day trips.
Still famous for its beautiful beach and large, swimmable lagoon, Akumal attracts turtles, though in far fewer numbers than before due to the massive development on nearly all of their nesting grounds. Akumal consists primarily of lavish hotels, condominiums and residential developments much preferred by Americans and Canadians. If you are looking for your place in a tropical paradise, Akumal will fulfill all the requirements.
Riviera Maya in Mexico is one of the most stunning and safest destinations, Locals say that if you dig deep enough anywhere in Riviera Maya, you will hit the water. This just goes to show how many options there are for swimming and underground rivers the area has.
Quintana Roo is one of the 31 states of Mexico well known for its beautiful regions. Visit Cancun and swim at the beautiful reefs while you will be dazzled by the magical nightclubs at Zone Hotelera. Tulum is also a magical city with ancient Magia ruins while at Playa del Carmen you will feel that you will not want to leave. The island of Isla Mujeres, Isla Holbox, and Cozumel is ideal for island hopping! Puerto Morelos is also an ideal destination for diving at its reef. The Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka’an is a must-visit destination, as it is a sanctuary of wildlife with beautiful ancient ruins.
Mexico is a country in the southern portion of North America, bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Palm-fringed beaches, chili-spiced cuisine, steamy jungles, teeming cities, fiesta fireworks, Frida’s angst: Mexico conjures up diverse, vivid dreams. And the reality lives up to them.
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