Guidebook for Riviera Maya

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Guidebook for Riviera Maya

City/town information

Akumal is a small town between Playa del Carmen and Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico located in the heart of the Riviera Maya just 37 km from Playa del Carmen and just one hour south of Cancun, Akumal is one of the best places to visit in the Mexican Caribbean for its great variety of beautiful beaches and tourist services.
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Akumal
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Akumal is a small town between Playa del Carmen and Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico located in the heart of the Riviera Maya just 37 km from Playa del Carmen and just one hour south of Cancun, Akumal is one of the best places to visit in the Mexican Caribbean for its great variety of beautiful beaches and tourist services.

Sightseeing

Explore this abandoned walled city presiding over a rugged coastline, a strip of a brilliant and turquoise water.
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Archeological Zone of Tulum - Mayan Port City Ruins
Km 230 Cancun - Chetumal
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Explore this abandoned walled city presiding over a rugged coastline, a strip of a brilliant and turquoise water.
The Gran Cenote is one of the most famous cenotes in Mexico and is located just a few kilometres from Tulum on the way to Coba. The color of the water is so clear that one can see fish swimming without even snorkeling.
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Гран Ценоте
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The Gran Cenote is one of the most famous cenotes in Mexico and is located just a few kilometres from Tulum on the way to Coba. The color of the water is so clear that one can see fish swimming without even snorkeling.
The sanctuary is home to a variety of primates and other rescued animals.
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Акумал Манки Санктуари
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The sanctuary is home to a variety of primates and other rescued animals.
Great place to explore and unwind on your Riviera Maya holidays. The spectacular Ecological Park features breathtaking scenery and a stunning natural aquarium.
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Xel Ha
Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km 240, locales 1 & 2, módulo B
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Great place to explore and unwind on your Riviera Maya holidays. The spectacular Ecological Park features breathtaking scenery and a stunning natural aquarium.
The area's highest pyramid ruin and you can even climb on it. Coba is a little over a hours drive and is NW of Tulum. You will pass Gran Cenote and other cenotes.
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Coba archaeological site
Coba archaeological site
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The area's highest pyramid ruin and you can even climb on it. Coba is a little over a hours drive and is NW of Tulum. You will pass Gran Cenote and other cenotes.
This eco-park offers a variety of activities, including guided cave tours, zip-lining through the jungle, and swimming in cenotes. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the region.
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Aktun Chen prirodni park
Km 107 Carretera Cancún - Tulum
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This eco-park offers a variety of activities, including guided cave tours, zip-lining through the jungle, and swimming in cenotes. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the region.

Food scene

Located on beautiful Half Moon Bay in Akumal. Excellent food, drinks and service.
La Buena Vida
Located on beautiful Half Moon Bay in Akumal. Excellent food, drinks and service.
Tao property, cozy waterfront beach club with pool, bar and restaurant
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Jungle Fish Beach Club
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Tao property, cozy waterfront beach club with pool, bar and restaurant
Great tacos! Make sure to try the homemade ice cream
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Turtle Bay Bakery and Cafe
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Great tacos! Make sure to try the homemade ice cream
The locals know this is the place to go for seafood and an ice cold drink.
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La Cueva del Pescador
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The locals know this is the place to go for seafood and an ice cold drink.
Traverna is a warm & inviting neighborhood restaurant serving fresh caught seafood, a refreshing cocktail or the best Italian food including pizza from the wood burning oven. Highly recommend the Tortino Al Cioccolato, chocolate cake with warm chocolate center served with vanilla gelato. They usually have live entertainment on Saturday nights which makes it even a better choice for dinner.
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Taverna Akumal
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Traverna is a warm & inviting neighborhood restaurant serving fresh caught seafood, a refreshing cocktail or the best Italian food including pizza from the wood burning oven. Highly recommend the Tortino Al Cioccolato, chocolate cake with warm chocolate center served with vanilla gelato. They usually have live entertainment on Saturday nights which makes it even a better choice for dinner.
Stunning ocean views right on the sand in Half Moon Bay.
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La Lunita
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Stunning ocean views right on the sand in Half Moon Bay.
Truly beautiful setting! Al fresco seats come with a sea view, excellent food, drinks & great service.
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Ziggy Beach
km 7.5 Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila
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Truly beautiful setting! Al fresco seats come with a sea view, excellent food, drinks & great service.
Beautiful oceanfront dining! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food & service are excellent.
Lol-Ha Restaurant
Beautiful oceanfront dining! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food & service are excellent.

Groceries/Markets

Located just at the entrance to Akumal before the arch. A large selection of imported products, plus liquor, beer and wine.
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Super Market Chomak Akumal General Store
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Located just at the entrance to Akumal before the arch. A large selection of imported products, plus liquor, beer and wine.
Located on the west side of highway 307 accessed from the southbound lane at the Puerto Maya turn off. The store is well stocked with a good range of groceries, beverages, beach products and much more. There is also a cafeteria selling well priced meals and snacks.
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Chedraui, Super
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Located on the west side of highway 307 accessed from the southbound lane at the Puerto Maya turn off. The store is well stocked with a good range of groceries, beverages, beach products and much more. There is also a cafeteria selling well priced meals and snacks.

Grand Sirenis Resort/Spa

All inclusive resort, minutes away from the condo. You can purchase a day or night pass and spend the day relaxing beachside, poolside or on the lazy river. Lots of other great activities and evening shows. Food & drinks included. Day pass: 9am - 6pm Night pass: 6pm - 2am For the spa, it is necessary to request the service via email to the receptionist at least one day in advance to verify the availability of services.
Гранд Сиренис Ривијера Маја Ризорт и Спа
All inclusive resort, minutes away from the condo. You can purchase a day or night pass and spend the day relaxing beachside, poolside or on the lazy river. Lots of other great activities and evening shows. Food & drinks included. Day pass: 9am - 6pm Night pass: 6pm - 2am For the spa, it is necessary to request the service via email to the receptionist at least one day in advance to verify the availability of services.

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Renting a Car

You will need a car to drive to TAO beach club and to visit the beautiful beaches, cenotes, ruins and all other amazing attractions that surround you; if you don't want to depend on taxis or public transportation (colectivo). There are no bikes or scooters to rent.