Akumal, located very close to Cozumel, is a small quaint resort on the tourist corridor between Cancun - Tulum of the Mexican Caribbean, also called The Maya Riviera. It is located 65 miles south of Cancun, 52 miles south of the airport, and 14 miles north of Tulum.

There is a crescent shaped beach called Half Moon Bay that is perfect for basking the sun. Akumal Bay is where sea turtles come to lay their eggs in the summer months...the bay also offers excellent snorkeling along coral reefs in the crystal clear Caribbean waters.  Biking is the prefered form of transportation and car rentals are available.

For the more adventures minded, take a trip into the jungle and explore the areas wildlife and fresh water cenote caves,  which are part of the largest underground cavern systems.  Fishing is excellent,  you are among Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, King Fish, Barracuda and others just offshore.

The temperature from September through April is about 80°F, and near 90°F during the remaining months. There is a continual sea breeze, and occasionally you will need a light sweater during the winter months.