Akumal Snorkeling Travel Guide

Akumal Snorkeling Travel Guide

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Half Moon Bay Beach in Akumal, Mexico
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Akumal Snorkeling Travel Tips

  • Discover the lush underwater gardens and colorful fish at Laguna Yal-Ku, a fresh and saltwater lagoon. Admission US$7/4.50 adult/child.
  • Travel north on Akumal's main beach, where boulder coral and tropical fish are protected from boat traffic.
  • Akumal's dive shops offer guided snorkeling tours to the main coral reef, visiting two to three sites for US$20 to 40/person, including gear.
  • Board the Robinson Crusoe Cruise, a five-hour catamaran excursion with snorkeling and fishing stops. Lunch and gear are included for US$65.


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Hotels

Que Onda

n/a
Akumal Map

Distance: 0.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $205

InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa

Km 6.5, Carretera a Chankanaab
Cozumel 77600 Map

Distance: 23.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0

Casa del Agua

Punta Matzoma 21
Puerto Aventuras Map

Distance: 6.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

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Attractions

Xel-Ha

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling
Highway 307, Km. 122
77500

Distance: 17.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Punta Sur Ecological Reserve

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling
Southern tip of Cozumel
South Coastal Road (Costera Sur Highway Km 27)
Cozumel, Mexico

Distance: 19.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Punta Sur Park is a 247-acre Ecological Reserve located on Cozumel's southern tip. It features... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Hidden Worlds Cenote Park

Good For Snorkeling
Hwy. 307 between Tulum and Akumal
Tulum, Mexico

Distance: 17.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hidden Worlds Cenote Park is a popular one-stop shop for cenote snorkeling and diving. The shops offer fascinating guided tours several times per day.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Akumal

Distance (mi.)
Cancun Airport 60.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Akumal

Distance (mi.)
Cozumel Airport 58.3 map
Merida Rejon Airport 157.3 map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport 209.9 map




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