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Yal-ku Lagoon


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Akumal
Traveler Description: Yal-ku Lagoon is wonderful for both adults and children.  There are no  ocean waves.  There are several easy entry stairs with railing into the... more »
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Waterway, Reef
Activities: Snorkeling, Group tours/day tour
Address: Akumal
Mexico

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5 of 5 stars
faye57   12 contributions
nj
Dec 14, 2009

Akumal is a small charming town, although there is some development. The beaches are smooth and flat. The big attraction is the lagoon. There are steps down and it is shallow enough to stand in many places. There are no waves except where it connects to the ocean (and there are no fish at that end) I did not see... more

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3 of 5 stars
adventures09   8 contributions
Pennsylvania
Nov 14, 2009

I went here after trying to book three different boat trips out to a reef being canceled due to winds. Entry fee is only 9$ US and its a fun way to spend the afternoon. more

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5 of 5 stars
MrsKruse   109 contributions
Lehigh Valley, PA
Oct 18, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We went with Edventure Tours to this place, but it's very reasonably priced. It was only $9 USD for adult tourists to get in; even cheaper for locals. The lagoon is beautiful. You have to wander the paths through the gardens to get to the lagoon, which can be an adventure in itself. As I'm not a strong swimmer or... more

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5 of 5 stars
kmum   2 contributions
Vancouver
Aug 19, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We had an awesome time, 4 hours straight of snorkelling because there was so much to see ( although we paid for it in sunburn- wear a t-shirt!). We had our own snorkels so the entrance fee of $9 each was a cheap but very enjoyable day out . more

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5 of 5 stars
snorklette   1 contribution
texas
Aug 18, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I loved this place so much i went back for a second look on my way to the airport. there are Tons of fish of a great variety in clear waters that sparkle where the warm and cold mix. you're better off swimming around the edges and rocks, where the fish'll hang out if there's more ppl there. I saw... more

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1 of 5 stars
SnorkelABQ   2 contributions
Beach
Aug 15, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We snorkeled at Yal-Ku July 2009 and found it a complete waste of money! The water was really cloudy, the walkways were sharp and painful to walk on, and saw very few fish. It's far away from Akumal & the main highway. Avoid this and snorkel at the main Akumal Bay instead.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Uphill_from_Denver   4 contributions
Evergreen, Colorado
Jul 23, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Located at the very end of Akumal Beach, is the lagoon of Yal-Ku. Cold spring water mixes with warm salt water to profide a refreshing snorkeling experience. The lagoon is protected, the water water crystal clear, with an interesting effect caused by the mixing of the salt & fresh water, and there are plenty of fish and things to see.... more

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5 of 5 stars
sloppyjoe116   15 contributions
Chicago, IL, USA
Jul 18, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

I visited Yal-Ku on the recommendations from TA, and couldn't be more pleased with the experience. My wife and I hired a private guide for a day to experience the Akumal area. I highly suggest combining a trip to Yal-Ku Lagoon with a shorter stops at Cenote Azul and Akumal Bay. Yal-Ku Lagoon is a beautiful site. It wasn't very... more

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4 of 5 stars
STLgogirl   6 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Jun 17, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I loved Yal Ku lagoon. It wasn't very crowded, and we were able to see a lot. We were there about 2 hours. Plan to wear a shirt in the water! They don't allow sunscreen (not even the "eco-friendly" kind) so bring a shirt. I didn't have one to wear in the water and burnt my back. Also, we wasted... more

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5 of 5 stars
elmom   13 contributions
philadelphia
Apr 10, 2009
4
people found this review helpful

We went to Yal Ku at the end of two days of snorkeling in the ocean, cenotes and at Xel Ha (see review on this board). Overall, for us, you could argue that this was the best of the lot. The area is very compact, and if you stay toward the left (away from the ocean) you will see a... more

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