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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
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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
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C
Thursday
12 Nov
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C
Friday
13 Nov
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
60°F 15°C

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Gran Bahia Principe Tulum

5 of 5 stars
Waterloo
10 Nov 2009

Our time at Tulum was AMAZING. I couldn't believe my eyes when I arrived. Everything was so clean, bright and beautiful. The people there keep the resort looking amazing. We arrived the Tuesday before...more

Grand Oasis Riviera Maya

10 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and i had a nice time. The people are friendly and we didnt feel we were treated any differnt than anyone else. They were very pleasant. The rooms were clean but a little smaller than...more

Gran Bahia Principe Akumal

10 Nov 2009

We had the best view, room on the beach, great treatment and good weather (mid-90's w high humidity!) Everything was really great, but the food. It was the same, every day. And it was bland and...more

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