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Akumal

In the destination Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen and Cozumel).

In the photo: Media Luna Bay, Akumal

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The city

What to expect from Akumal.

Akumal is a small beach village between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, about 37 km from Playa del Carmen. The name, in Maya, means place of the turtles: in Akumal Bay green turtles often feed on the seagrass near the sand, and snorkeling is regulated and done with guides. To the north, Yal-Ku lagoon is an inlet where freshwater from underground rivers meets the sea.