Akumal Beach (Akumal Playa) has white sands dotted with palm trees, coral reefs, and warm waters that are teaming with marine life, including several species of sea turtles. Akumal Beach is the perfect place to participate in the amazing experience of swimming with sea turtles in their natural habitat.
Is Akumal walkable?
This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. This beautiful short, and easy route will take you along the beaches of Tulum parallel to the sea.
Do you have to pay to swim with turtles in Akumal?
You'll be glad to know that swimming in Akumal Bay is absolutely free. Yes, free. That said, lodging, parking, life vests and snorkel gear are not free nor is the use of restrooms so do bring your pesos to pay for the use of these facilities or equipment.
Is it easy to see turtles in Akumal?
Where is the best place to see giant turtles?
the GalapagosIsla Santa Cruz is home to the most visited locations in the Galapagos: the Charles Darwin Research Station. This popular stop is the perfect place to not only see the giant tortoises of the Galapagos, but to learn about their biological history and the efforts to conserve them.
Can you swim with the turtles in Akumal without a guide?
The red areas mark the 'turtle zones', where the seagrass that they feed on lies. You cannot enter the red zones without a certified guide. The channels between these areas are for boats so are dangerous for swimmers to enter. And the green area around the coastline marks the free swimming area.
Can you walk the beach in Akumal?
There is a “window to the sea” (a federally recognized public access) to the beach in Akumal to the south, where you can enter and walk to the main part of the bay. In fact, some tour groups are now using this access point and walking with their tour groups from the south end of Akumal to the swimming area in the bay.