Things to do in Akumal, Mexico
We are located in the middle of the Riviera Maya, only 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen, 15 from Tulum and 75 short minutes from Cancun International Airport. The center of Akumal is only two minutes by car or 10 minutes walk along the beach, where one can find, mini-supermarkets, restaurants, bars and other attractions such as the Akumal Ecological Center. All the main day trips are easily accessible by rental car or using public transport, Xel Ha and Hidden Worlds only 10 minutes and Xcaret or Tulum Ruins only 20 minutes away. If your preferred activity is Cave, Cavern or Ocean diving then experience everything with one of our recommended professional dive operators in Akumal.
Luxe Top 10 Akumal, Mexico Attractions
Xcaret
Xcaret Eco Theme Park is full of Mexico; Mayan Culture, Flora and Fauna, Archaeological Tours, Water Attractions and has a great Swim With Dolphin Tour. All this is located in Playa del Carmen, 45 minutes from Cancun Mexico in the Riviera Maya, where Xcaret is proof that development, conservation, culture and entertainment can live in harmony.
Xel-Ha
Xel-Ha has a spectacular natural aquarium that stands as one of the best things to do in Akumal, Mexico. Explore this theme park and enjoy , adventure activities, natural, ecological attractions and water activities like diving or snorkeling in creeks, lagoons, natural wells and ancient caves fed by subterranean rivers flowing to the beautiful Mexican Caribbean Sea of the Riviera Maya.
Swim with dolphins
There are different places throughout the Riviera Maya that you can swim with dolphins, the closest is only 10 minutes away.
Golf
There are many different courses throughout the Riviera Maya to put on your plus fours, strut your funky on the green rug and practice your swing.
Tulum
Tulúm is the most visited of the Maya sites in the Yucatán Although the ruins are structurally less impressive than Chichén Itzá or Uxmal and much less extensive, they have the azure Caribbean as a backdrop.
Coba
Cobá is beautiful and mysterious - a visit here requires some effort but is very worthwhile. Its name means "ruffled waters", derived from the five lakes in the vicinity, and it is one of the oldest Mayan settlements on the peninsular. At 42 mts it also boasts the highest pyramid in the area.
Chichen Itza
The ruins of Chichén Itzá lie about midway between Cancún and Mérida. Chichén Itzá is the most visited site in the Yucatán and it can get very crowded here, so if at all possible try to arrive soon after the 8am opening.
Puerto Aventuras
Puerto Aventuras is a world class residential community resort located in the heart of the Riviera Maya on the Mexican Caribbean. Here you will find a magical blend of lush tropical beauty with an easygoing yet sophisticated life style.
Scuba Diving
The Mayan Riviera is unparalled for this fabulous activity. Not only are the oceans teeming with numerous species of coral and beautiful indigenous fauna that frequents the second largest barrier reer in the world, but the largest underwater cave and cavern system is waiting for the more experienced diver. We work closely with dive shops in the Akumal area to provide excellent and full dive services with the best equipment available.
Playa del Carmen
The main building boom is at Playa del Carmen, and its swanky neighbor, Playacar. This once sleepy Caribbean outpost has become the resort hub of what is now Mexico's major tourist destination. Playa del Carmen has easy access to Cancun's airport and hosts daily cruise ship arrivals and ferry departures to Cozumel Island. Also in Playa del Carmen is the very popular 5th Avenue. One block away from the beach, this street is mostly pedestrian walkway, comprising International restaurants, sidewalk cafes, handicraft stores, dive shops and almost anything else a visitor could ask for. At night, "fairy lights" in the trees and buildings add a bit of fantasy and escapism, leaving the vacationer wanting to do nothing more than sit and plan their next trip to Mexico.
