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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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80°F 26°C
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“Excellent time here, a bit of advice”

Gran Bahia Principe Coba

5 of 5 stars
sekaitraveller
Banff
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

“Great Food & Location!”

La Buena Vida

5 of 5 stars
anywherebuthere47
ND
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

“Everything we expected and more”

Gran Bahia Principe Coba

5 of 5 stars
colleen24
mn
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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