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Akumal Beach

Akumal, Mexico
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Akumal
Type: Beaches, Reefs
Activities: Snorkelling
Description: Pure white sand and clear sparkling waters stretch as far as the eye can see at this picturesque beach, perfect for swimming and relaxing in the sun.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Ottawa, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Like everyone said, it's a beautiful beach (my favourite in riviera maya), you can swim with giant turtles (don't touch them please), you can see ray and many beautiful fishes yellow, red, blue... A bad point is like this beach is in every guidebook, it's quite busy from 9:am to 5pm, especially with the snorkeling school, you can have a... More

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Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Our room in Akumal was similar , though with a different location, near everything and always with some artistic "statue" of the towels on the bed; we already knew things better and so we could take advantage of everything.

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Edmonton, Alberta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Went to this beach on an excursion with a tour group and it was beautiful! The beach and water were not rocky at all. It was a nice day when we went and the water was calm and warm. It's a public beach so can get kind of busy with snorkelers and divers but a great place overall.

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Fort McMurray
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Loved it!!! You have to wear a life jacket, the sea was a little rough and swimming back was a little difficult at times. But it was probably the most amazing thing I've ever done was swimming with the turtles out in the open ocean!!

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edmonton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Took the collectivo here from Grand Sirenis for $2 & it only took 5 minutes! They have lockers where you can rent snorkles, flippers, life coats. The locker was only a couple bucks. The beach is crowded but wonderful, the water is amazing. There are lots of places to eat & drink around the beach, as well as lots of... More

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yorkshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Beach is a good size, and is fairly calm, snorklling is possible [some days the visibility isn't great]. There are plenty of places to grab a bite or a beer. Everything you could wish for. One minor point some days there are a few sand flies about so bring a repellent.

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Brooklyn, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Poor quality air in the rooms, exceptional food, poor quality pool waters still use chlorine,good beach

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Wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Only $20 - lots of turtles and other sealife to see for little cost. brilliant - the beach itself is gorgeous too.

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Kentville, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The beach was a long way from being the best one I have visited but it was still fine. The wind was strong during our visit not allowing us to snorkel beyond the protected area . I have no complaints

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Abbotsford, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

White sand, warm clear blue water, hundreds of fish and turtles ... what more can you ask. Oh, yeah ... it's free too! This is a snorkeling paradise.

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