Is it worth going to Akumal?

Akumal attracts people worldwide with its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and abundant sea life. Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts can swim in the bay with the famous giant turtles and explore the shipwrecks. However, it is forbidden to touch marine animals and corals.



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Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Akumal Beach If you want to swim with turtles, reef fish, rays, and hundreds of other fish, it's the best place along the coast. And one of the best places in the world to go snorkeling.

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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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They both offer beautiful beaches, breathtaking coastlines, and comforting weather. Their main differences rest in the type of experience you are looking for. Cancun tends to be more upbeat and caters more to the tourist crowd. Tulum is more relaxing and gives you a greater authentic local experience.

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Sargassum is at its worst between April and August, peaking in July and August, although this year saw the seaweed arrive early, with some beaches being hit heavily in March.

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While exposed eastern shores are most likely to get hit by surges of sargassum, some beaches in Mexico have no sargassum. This includes Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo and Cozumel's western shore. They're generally seaweed-free. However, much depends on winds and ocean currents.

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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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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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