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Akumal was the first destination of the coast of the Yucatan peninsula washed by the Caribbean Sea.
Founded in 1958 by Pablo Bush Romero. Long before Cancun was in the plans of the Mexican government in response to the disappearance of Cuba as a leisure destination for Americans, Romero costs over today's state of Quintana Roo and chose Akumal Bay as their future place of residence. |
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| ACTIVITIES IN AKUMAL |
With its heavenly beaches, Akumal is the most popular in the region for a tour and rest. The eternal succession of breathtaking scenery and the contact with nature at its best makes this a unique Akumal to practice walking.
Akumal has many holiday packages at great prices and a wide range of places to choose from and enjoy (we recommend offers tours in Akumal).
Aktun Chen Natural Park:
In the beautiful tropical forest, 107 km from Cancun, between Akumal and Xel-Ha is Aktun-Chen, covering 400 hectares of forest and includes 600 mts. cave adapted for visitors. This park has a magnificent grotto of 5 million years and abundant wildlife.
Aktun Chen is the principal system of caves in Quintana Roo that are open to the public, his name means "cave with an underground river inside" and has three cenotes cave inside it. The large main cave has a magnificent dome. Discreet lighting and comfortable ways to make visiting the caves very nice and safe, with no alterations to its natural state. The caves are thousands of stalactites and stalagmites and rock formations sculpted with a cenote, 12 m deep crystal blue water.
Aktun chen was once under the sea so it can be observed shells and fish fossils embedded in limestone rocks along the roads. Surrounding the caves are natural paths through the park's 988 acres are common where the tracks of spiders, iguanas, monkeys and wild turkeys.
The inlet Yalkú:
Yalkú Caleta, one of the magic of the Mayan Riviera, just north of Akumal along the path of Crescent Bay and is one of the main attractions of this fabulous Akumal. It is a great place to snorkel between Bucker and rock formations and mangroves, which has a large amount of fish and other marine life interesting. La Caleta is not allowed to fish, dive or use tanning lotions, but you definitely want to bring your camera to capture the beauty of this national treasure. You have to pay a small fee to enter this hidden gem is a national park.
Hotels, private homes and condos for rent, Akumal offers visitors all the amenities and services, including restaurants with international specialties. Knowing Yalkú Caleta is an unforgettable adventure that you can not find anywhere.
Ecotourism Park of Xel-Há:
Xel-Ha, or "place where water is born" is one of those magical places of the Riviera Maya is located only 10 minutes south of Akumal. Is a national park that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world who seek to experience the tranquility and beauty of the Blue Lagoon.
Xel-Ha is a natural cove where the sea together with springs and underground rivers, forming a unique ecosystem, with numerous islands and a constant flow of bubbles. Is also surrounded by a lush rainforest, caves, cenotes and archaeological sites. Along the river and lagoon proliferate roots become entangled under water hiding thousands of fish of different species.
Upon entering the park, will welcome parrots, toucans and other brightly colored native birds, as well as some curious iguana. The "Discover the Dolphins" allow you to swim with these playful creatures. Among the many activities that are found in Xel-Há is snorkel in the lagoon and the river, walking on water floats, swinging on ropes and a cenote with lianas and enjoy the sun by the river, the lagoon or sea. Besides visiting ancient walls of this ancient Maya port, you can find remnants of altars to Yum Chac, the god who manifested in the form of water in the cenotes, lagoons or creeks. The archaeological site is managed by the INAH and is not part of the park.
In the palapa restaurant located on the main center of the park serves a large buffet with dishes so you can plan to stay there all day. Park ecotourism tour of Xel-Há It is a vibrant experience that will never forget. |
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