Mark’s Ocean Breeze Akumal Guidebook
City/town information
The quaint little beachside town of Akumal is a must visit. Great diving, snorkeling, beach, restaurants, etc., etc. Its the #1 thing to do on TripAdvisor in the Riviera Maya
416 locals recommend
Akumal
The quaint little beachside town of Akumal is a must visit. Great diving, snorkeling, beach, restaurants, etc., etc. Its the #1 thing to do on TripAdvisor in the Riviera Maya
Visit the beaches, the spectacular Mayan Ruin overlooking the ocean, go shopping, and try some of the restaurants.
999 locals recommend
Tulum
Visit the beaches, the spectacular Mayan Ruin overlooking the ocean, go shopping, and try some of the restaurants.
If you want the hustle and bustle of a busy town then Playa's for you. Markets, shopping, bars, restaurants and night clubs. It's non-stop here.
563 locals recommend
Playa Del Carmen
If you want the hustle and bustle of a busy town then Playa's for you. Markets, shopping, bars, restaurants and night clubs. It's non-stop here.
Beaches
Akumal beach is a great place to visit to take the family snorkeling with turtles, reef fish and through the corral reef. Lots of restaurants and other activities available such as scuba diving, fishing etc
198 locals recommend
playa akumal
Akumal TrailAkumal beach is a great place to visit to take the family snorkeling with turtles, reef fish and through the corral reef. Lots of restaurants and other activities available such as scuba diving, fishing etc
This is my favorite beach. Beautiful powder white sand beach, azure colored Caribbean ocean. A couple of beach bars and restaurants and other parts that are completely secluded. A favorite of local residents.
190 locals recommend
Xpu-ha Beach
107 México 307This is my favorite beach. Beautiful powder white sand beach, azure colored Caribbean ocean. A couple of beach bars and restaurants and other parts that are completely secluded. A favorite of local residents.
Small beach located in a community of expats. Has a beachside restaurant, nice location.
25 locals recommend
Paamul beach
Carretera Cancún - TulumSmall beach located in a community of expats. Has a beachside restaurant, nice location.
Aventuras
Nice stretch of beach, close to Akumal
Xcacel
A sea turtle conservation area, a rustic secluded beach.
At the Tulum Mayan Ruins is the El Castillo which overlooks the Caribbean ocean. This is a spectacular view and setting.
49 locals recommend
Tulum Beach
At the Tulum Mayan Ruins is the El Castillo which overlooks the Caribbean ocean. This is a spectacular view and setting.
Paradise Beach
Fabulous beach, with beachside bars and restaurants.
Food scene
One of the best restaurants in the Riviera Maya. Great Italian food.
120 locals recommend
Taverna Akumal
One of the best restaurants in the Riviera Maya. Great Italian food.
Turtle Bay Bakery and Cafe
Great food, especially for breakfast and brunch.
La Buena Vida
NorthGreat view of the ocean, beach bar, with happy hour specials
Great local fisherman's restaurant. Go fishing, and bring your catch here to be cooked.
54 locals recommend
La Cueva del Pescador
Great local fisherman's restaurant. Go fishing, and bring your catch here to be cooked.
Jungle Fish Beach Club
Good seafood, beach access, showers, pool.
Located in Akumal Pueblo. Local street side bar and restaurant. Great empanada dinner.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant Guillystequilaville
Avenida Gonzalo GuerreroLocated in Akumal Pueblo. Local street side bar and restaurant. Great empanada dinner.
La Lunita
Excellent food, beachside. Great place for a romantic special dinner
Mayan Ruins
Spectacular setting on the cliff above the Caribbean ocean.
973 locals recommend
Archeological Zone of Tulum - Mayan Port City Ruins
Km 230 Cancun - ChetumalSpectacular setting on the cliff above the Caribbean ocean.
One of the best Mayan Ruins to visit. Larger and quieter than Tulum or Chichen Itza. With the tallest Mayan structure in the Yucatan and you can still climb up it - or can you?
30 locals recommend
Coba archaeological site
Coba archaeological siteOne of the best Mayan Ruins to visit. Larger and quieter than Tulum or Chichen Itza. With the tallest Mayan structure in the Yucatan and you can still climb up it - or can you?
Off the beaten path ruins, not many visitors. Very nice archeological site that you can combine with a visit to the Sian Kaan Biosphere
232 locals recommend
Muyil
Off the beaten path ruins, not many visitors. Very nice archeological site that you can combine with a visit to the Sian Kaan Biosphere
Little known, small Mayan Ruin site very close to Akumal. One of the few places which has wall paintings.
42 locals recommend
Archaeological Site of Xel-Há
Carretera Federal 307Little known, small Mayan Ruin site very close to Akumal. One of the few places which has wall paintings.
A world heritage site, one of the 7 new wonders of the world and the most visited site in Mexico. But its worth it.
1362 locals recommend
Chichén Itzá
A world heritage site, one of the 7 new wonders of the world and the most visited site in Mexico. But its worth it.
One of the best Mayan Ruins sites to visit. Not as well known as Chichen Itza, or Tulum, but definitely better than the latter.
170 locals recommend
Ek Balam
One of the best Mayan Ruins sites to visit. Not as well known as Chichen Itza, or Tulum, but definitely better than the latter.
Cenotes
Wonderful open air cenote. Areas to swim, and jump off the cliff into the cenote.
95 locals recommend
Jardin Del Eden Cenote
Wonderful open air cenote. Areas to swim, and jump off the cliff into the cenote.
You can paddleboard around this cenote and snorkel in it too. It winds through the tropical Mayan jungle. Also good for those learning to scuba dive.
136 locals recommend
Casa Cenote
You can paddleboard around this cenote and snorkel in it too. It winds through the tropical Mayan jungle. Also good for those learning to scuba dive.
Another great local cenote. Snorkel with fish, jump into the deeper water, or relax in the sun.
175 locals recommend
Cenote Cristalino
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - TulumAnother great local cenote. Snorkel with fish, jump into the deeper water, or relax in the sun.
Nicte-Ha
A great place for cliff jumping, snorkeling or scuba diving through the caves and caverns.
This is a tour of 4 different cenotes in one place. Its pretty cool. You get to go through some some cavern like cenotes before ending up in a larger open air, winding cenote
108 locals recommend
Casa Tortuga Tulum
239 Carr. Tulum - CancúnThis is a tour of 4 different cenotes in one place. Its pretty cool. You get to go through some some cavern like cenotes before ending up in a larger open air, winding cenote
Kantuchi has 5 cenotes you can visit. It has a restaurant and facilities so you can come for the day and relax.
55 locals recommend
Kantun Chi
Kantuchi has 5 cenotes you can visit. It has a restaurant and facilities so you can come for the day and relax.
Adventure and Water Parks
XCARET
XcaretLots of fun for the whole family