Akumal
Mexico · Estado de Quintana RooMX
Community in Quintana Roo state, Mexico
Akumal is a small beachfront tourist resort community in Mexico, 100 km (62 mi) south of Cancún, between the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It is on Akumal Bay and Half Moon Bay on the site of a former coconut plantation in Tulum Municipality in the state of Quintana Roo, and is part of the Riviera Maya area. The 2010 census showed a population of 1,310.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,310
- Coordinates
- 20.397, -87.314
- Timezone
- America/Cancun
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Akumal
Akumal is the kind of village you find in Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico. Records put its population near 1,310. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Akumal is strongest on nature, water sports and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Akumal
Nature in Akumal
(8)The nature shortlist for Akumal: Beaches, Caves, Geological Formations, Natural Places and Nature. All of it is drawn from Akumal's recorded activities. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Akumal
(6)Looking for water sports? Akumal has Diving, Jet Skiing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Swimming. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Akumal.
Adventure in Akumal
(4)Under adventure, Akumal is tagged with Boat Rides, Parachute, Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Akumal.
Family in Akumal
(2)Under family, Akumal is tagged with Playgrounds and Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Akumal.
Sports in Akumal
(1)Akumal records Golf under sports. All of it is drawn from Akumal's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Akumal
(1)Wellness lovers get Therms. Everything listed here comes from what Akumal is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Akumal
(1)The other activities shortlist for Akumal: Secret. All of it is drawn from Akumal's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Akumal
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Akumal is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Estado de Quintana Roo and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Cancun.
Similar destinations
Places near Akumal that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akumal known for?
- Akumal, in Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico, is best known for nature, water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,310 residents.
- What can you do in Akumal?
- Recorded activities in Akumal include Beaches, Caves, Geological Formations, Natural Places and Nature. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Akumal?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Akumal located?
- Akumal is located in Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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