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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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83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
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Dec
80°F 26°C
70°F 21°C
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“Great Time!”

Gran Bahia Principe Tulum

5 of 5 stars
mvdk
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

“nice and relaxing!!”

Grand Oasis Riviera Maya

4 of 5 stars
lybekellogg
NEW YORK
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

“How could bland food ruin the whole darn trip, it did!”

Gran Bahia Principe Akumal

3 of 5 stars
Lovingthelife11
Michigan
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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