Akumal

The city-resort Akumal was founded in 1958 by Pablo Bush Romero (Mechanical diver, archaeologist, historian). Population: 1,198 (2005). Akumal is hot and humid, rains are from June to August, hurricane winds are possible from June to October.

Akumal is located in Mexico (Quintana Roo state) between Tulum and Playa del Carmen.

From the Yucatec language the name Akumal is translated as follows: "tortoise place". The fact is that warm edges with a comfortable temperature of water and air have chosen two species of reptiles - on the coast there are ideal conditions for them. Turtles lay their eggs in coastal waters from mid-spring to early autumn.

Akumal beaches: Central (with developed infrastructure), North (it is preferred by divers and lovers of snorkeling (you can order the services of guides and instructors or dive yourself), quiet and comfortable "Jade". On all beaches there is an opportunity to rent sunbeds and an umbrella from the sun.

Precautions: you need to remember that the coral can die from human touch; you should not touch sea turtles and be afraid to look under seaweed (poisonous creatures may be under them). You should not touch "fire" corals (these places are usually marked with buoys), because careless touch can cause a burn.

You can stay in the city in hotels and bungalows of different price categories (from 3 * to 5 *). Most hotels are equipped with their own swimming pools and offer different types of food (including "all inclusive"). Tourists have the opportunity to rent an apartment or house for the whole family.

There are no problems and difficulties with self-eating in Akumal: cafes, restaurants, bars with national cuisine (burrito, tortilla, enchilada, fajita) and all familiar fast food (hamburgers, fries, Coca-Cola, etc.) are open for guests of the resort.