Akumal: Swim with Turtles
Akumal means "place of the turtles" in Mayan, and its calm bay is one of the best places in the Riviera Maya to snorkel with green sea turtles feeding on the seagrass.
About Akumal
Akumal means "place of the turtles" in Mayan, and its calm bay is one of the best places in the Riviera Maya to snorkel with green sea turtles feeding on the seagrass.
The bay is a protected area: visits are done with a certified guide and a life jacket, keeping a respectful distance from the turtles. These underwater photos were taken on one of those swims.
Our recommended tour is "Akumal: Swim with Turtles" (Swim with sea turtles · 1.5 h). Book it online with our partner GetYourGuide, or ask us on WhatsApp for a private trip.
Akumal: Swim with Turtles
| Price on GetYourGuide | from $35 USD |
| Duration | 1.5 h |
| Departure | Meet at Akumal beach (no pickup) |
Included
- Guided snorkeling in protected Akumal bay
- Swim with green sea turtles
- Mask, snorkel & life jacket
- Complimentary GoPro photos
- Showers, lockers & changing rooms
- Beach access after the activity
Good to know
- Need transport from Cancun? See the Tulum & Akumal tour
- Never touch or chase the turtles
- Use biodegradable sunscreen
Akumal
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Book online with our partner GetYourGuide.
Ready to visit Akumal?
Book online, see the photo gallery, or ask us on WhatsApp.