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Visiting Akumal, Mexico


Akumal ("Place of the Turtle" in the Mayan language) is located 60 miles south of Cancun. Catch a colectivo van on the roadside or hire a car if you're planning more than a day trip. Snorkel among coral, eels, barracudas and turtles or laze away the day on the idyllic sandy beaches of Akumal Bay. Take a Turtle Walk, dip a toe in gentle Yal-Ku Lagoon and gaze at Akumal Beach's white sands and seemingly endless clear, sparkling waters. Art and crafts are for sale in the town's shops, markets and... more » Akumal ("Place of the Turtle" in the Mayan language) is located 60 miles south of Cancun. Catch a colectivo van on the roadside or hire a car if you're planning more than a day trip. Snorkel among coral, eels, barracudas and turtles or laze away the day on the idyllic sandy beaches of Akumal Bay. Take a Turtle Walk, dip a toe in gentle Yal-Ku Lagoon and gaze at Akumal Beach's white sands and seemingly endless clear, sparkling waters. Art and crafts are for sale in the town's shops, markets and galleries. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
14 in 36 cm
Dec
80°F 26°C
70°F 21°C
18 in 46 cm
Jan
80°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
4 in 10 cm
Feb
81°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
8 in 21 cm
Mar
83°F 28°C
71°F 21°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
2 in 5 cm
Extended Forecast
Saturday
28 Nov
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
60°F 15°C
Sunday
29 Nov
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Monday
30 Nov
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C

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Gran Bahia Principe Coba

28 Nov 2009

I work in the hotel business and my guests have taught me how much criticism something seemingly perfect can receive. One thing is for sure, this is a great place. Almost everything was exceptional....more

La Buena Vida

28 Nov 2009

My husband and I made a day trip to Akumal in November. After snorkeling at Yal Ku Lagoon we stopped at La Buena Vida for lunch on our walk back to Akumal. The location was amazing, on the beach in...more

Gran Bahia Principe Coba

27 Nov 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This was our 12th different resort and one of the best. Do not be afraid of anything here. Great people all around. Food, Rooms, Playa, Grounds, all great. more

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