Is Akumal safe for tourists?
Safety in Akumal. Akumal’s crime rate is very low! It’s a small beach town. Most of the hotels in the area have a security at each entrance to ensure visitors feel safe.
Is it better to stay in Akumal or Tulum?
If you are mostly interested in seeing the Mayan ruins, relaxing on the beach, and partaking in watersports, then Tulum will be the better choice. If you are more interested in enjoying a calmer, stiller beach with more wildlife tours, and a relaxed environment, Akumal will be the better choice for you.
Is Akumal worth visiting?
This beach welcomes thousands of visitors every year and is famous for swimming with the turtles in Mexico but also for its white sands, warm waters, and rich marine life. Akumal Beach is extremely beautiful and worth visiting.
Is Playa Akumal public?
Akumal is a public beach and snorkeling is free, do NOT need to hire a tour guide or pay an entry fee! Enter through the Akumal Dive Shop. This is a public beach with public access and parking available (parking cost 50 pesos for the full day).
What is the rainiest month in Akumal Mexico?
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 28°C (82°F). Which is the wettest month in Akumal? October tops the wettest month list with 289mm (11.4in) of rainfall.
Can you swim with turtles in Akumal?
The only way to swim with the turtles is to book a tour with a registered tour company or stay in one of the neighboring hotels, like the Akumal Bay Resort or Secrets Akumal.
When can I see turtles in Akumal?
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.
Is there Whale Watching in Tulum?
Nature enthusiasts in Tulum may not realize that this area of the Yucatán Peninsula is actually a hub for whale sharks, making it a go-to destination for viewing these majestic creatures.
Is it always windy in Akumal?
Wind in Akumal is usually calm. The windiest month is April, followed by March and May.
What is the best time to visit Akumal?
While Akumal is a popular destination to visit all year round, December-March is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.
Are their sharks in Tulum?
There are sharks, but no shark feeds on man. Worldwide there are about 10 deaths per year due to sharks, and these are usually mistaken identity bites, not sharks feeding on man. You could swim every day in Tulum and have a better chance at winning the lottery than being bitten by a shark.
Can you swim with sharks in Tulum?
Without a doubt one of the most important attractions of the Mexican Caribbean is the whale shark swim tour, so do not hesitate to come with us and swim with the whale sharks from Tulum.
Do you get crocodiles in cenotes?
No they are not. There is one small gator – not crocodile at casa cenote. His name is Panchito. He likes to chill in one specific area on a rock sun bathing and is sometimes found in the water as well.