Swim with adorable sea turtles at Akumal Beach, located in a small town that serves as a welcome relief from the overcrowded Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Home to just over 1,000 residents, the town provides plenty of tourist-oriented amenities, while several outfits operating on the beach itself offer snorkeling gear for rent and guided experiences for novice turtle enthusiasts. Simple shacks scattered across the long beach sell snacks, fish specialties, and cold drinks. The optimal time to see the beach's reptilian residents is between May and November, when the turtles come ashore and lay their eggs. Plan to see Akumal Beach and other attractions that appeal to you using our Akumal trip maker app .
Create an itinerary including Akumal Beach

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Akumal Beach Reviews
-
Stunning beach. Beautiful wildlife and very relaxing. But please be aware of the 'tour guides' you pay to enter the beach but ignore the rest. I don't like the sea (scared of it) but was happy to sit ... more »
-
Please read the reviews beford going into this tourist trap. Not worth to pay the 500 pesos or even the 100 pesos. This is the type of scams that will keep me and my friends away of Yucatán. more »
-
Build a plan
Tell us where and when you
want to go, we will build
the best sightseeing itinerary -
Refine it
You have complete flexibility on your destinations and itinerary -
Book as a package
Use our travel agents to get
package savings and hassle free booking -
Enjoy your trip!
Enjoy our 24x7
on-trip assistance
Side trips from Akumal
Hidden gems in Akumal
Nearby attractions in Akumal
Parks in Akumal
Kid-friendly things to do in Akumal
Plans to Akumal Beach by other users
10 days in Cancun
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
December, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
5 days in Cancun
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
January, outdoors, romantic, beaches, historic sites, popular sights
PREFERENCES: January, outdoors, romantic, beaches, historic sites
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
15 days in Cancun
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
February, popular sights
PREFERENCES: February
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
11 days in Cancun
BY A USER FROM CANADA
January, popular sights
PREFERENCES: January
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
10 days in Cancun
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
February, popular sights
PREFERENCES: February
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
6 days in Cancun
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
December, teens, kids, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, teens, kids
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
View more plans