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Visiting Akumal, Mexico


Akumal, "Place of the Turtle" in the Mayan language, is located 60 miles south of Cancun. Catch a colectivo van on the roadside or rent a car if planning more than a daytrip. Snorkel among coral, eels, barracudas and turtles or laze away the day on the idyllic sandy beaches of Akumal Bay. Take a Turtle Walk, dip a toe in gentle Yal-Ku Lagoon and gaze at Akumal Beach's white sands and seemingly endless clear, sparkling waters. Art and crafts are for sale in the town's shops, markets and... more » Akumal, "Place of the Turtle" in the Mayan language, is located 60 miles south of Cancun. Catch a colectivo van on the roadside or rent a car if planning more than a daytrip. Snorkel among coral, eels, barracudas and turtles or laze away the day on the idyllic sandy beaches of Akumal Bay. Take a Turtle Walk, dip a toe in gentle Yal-Ku Lagoon and gaze at Akumal Beach's white sands and seemingly endless clear, sparkling waters. Art and crafts are for sale in the town's shops, markets and galleries. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Nov
83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
14 in 36 cm
Dec
80°F 26°C
70°F 21°C
18 in 46 cm
Jan
80°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
4 in 10 cm
Feb
81°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
8 in 21 cm
Mar
83°F 28°C
71°F 21°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
2 in 5 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 8
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C

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Gran Bahia Principe Akumal

5 of 5 stars
Belgica
Nov 8, 2009

Wauw ! That was my first reaction when I saw the hotel. It's huge! Gran Bahia Principe is a very nice hotel and I would recommend it to everyone. The great thing about this hotel are the people....more

Gran Bahia Principe Tulum

Nov 6, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

This was our 3rd time to this hotel. Teenaged boys liked this resort as they spent time at the Club. Snorkeling is ok. Quite a distance from the airport. The boys had a great time with the...more

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya

Nov 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed in Grand SIrenis for just over 2 weeks. The room was HUGE, and VERY clean, and the maids came every day, and even gave us a new animal shape with our towels everyday... nice little touch....more

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