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Outdoors Akumal, Playa del Carmen

Akumal Bay

An outdoor spot in Akumal, Playa del Carmen, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Akumal Bay in Akumal, Playa del Carmen
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Why go

Bay known for snorkeling with green sea turtles.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Playa del Carmen, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Cenote Dos Ojos, 10 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Akumal
Price
$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Playa del Carmen. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Cenote Dos Ojos

    Connected cenotes famous for snorkeling and cave diving.

    Outdoors · Tulum · 10 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Gran Cenote

    Clear cenote with caverns for snorkeling and turtles.

    Outdoors · Tulum · 23 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Tulum Archaeological Zone

    Maya walled city on a cliff above the Caribbean.

    Sight · Tulum · 23 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Playa Paraíso

    White-sand beach just south of the ruins.

    Outdoors · Tulum · 25 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Taquería Honorio

    Yucatecan breakfast tacos like cochinita pibil.

    Food · Tulum · 25 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar

    Town bar making mojitos with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice and live music.

    Drinks · Tulum · 25 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Akumal Bay is a stop on our Tulum & Riviera Maya route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Playa del Carmen

2 more curated outdoor spots in Playa del Carmen. See the full Playa del Carmen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Playa del Carmen run from 26°C in January to 30°C in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Akumal Bay itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Playa del Carmen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Playa del Carmen weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Akumal Bay, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
México 307 Km.254, 77776 Akumal, Q.R., Mexico
Coordinates
20.39710, -87.31871
Destination
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

Akumal Bay: quick answers

How much time do you need at Akumal Bay?

Plan on about 3 hours at Akumal Bay. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Akumal Bay?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Use a certified guide; keep distance from turtles.

Where is Akumal Bay?

Akumal Bay is at México 307 Km.254, 77776 Akumal, Q.R., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Akumal Bay?

Akumal Bay appears on Tulum & Riviera Maya, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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