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.



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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.

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The best time to see a turtle while Akumal snorkeling is May through November, (great lodging options then too) during their nesting season. But, there are usually turtles all year-round.

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For example, the coastline south of Playa Del Carmen and past Akumal can sometimes be reported with high levels of seaweed.

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Is it usual (or how rare is it) to see turtles or hatchlings on the beach? Both are usually active at night and most of our volunteers have yet to see a turtle lay a nest or a nest to boil (hatch). So consider yourself very lucky if you happen to encounter sea turtles.

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May to November is the nesting season for the sea turtles in Akumal, Mexico, and when you are most likely to see them near the beach.

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