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Quintana Roo · Akumal
0.5 km from Akumal lagoon snorkeling and Tsuuk Akumal natural park, Playa Akumal is a beach on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo. Nearby resorts and cenotes make it a convenient spot.
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What to know
Playa Akumal sits on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, 0.5 km from both Akumal lagoon snorkeling and Tsuuk Akumal - Parque Natural. Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya is 0.6 km away, and YAL-KU CENOTE Y Laguna Yalku is 2.1 km off. Other nearby options include Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal (3.9 km), Aktun Chen (4.5 km), and the Grand Palladium resorts (5.9-6.3 km).
About this listing
Compiled from Google Places and community tips. Ratings and review counts come from Google Places; beach conditions and facilities can change.
Last updated: September 2026
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Playa Akumal satisfies verified criteria for 1 thematic guide in Quintana Roo.
Historical hotel occupancy signals for the Riviera Maya coastal corridor.
Busiest months (~81.8% occupancy). Book lodging well in advance.
Fewer crowds and best hotel rates (~61.6% occupancy).
Ideal balance of pleasant weather and manageable beach crowds.
Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.
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Data sourced from Google Places + community tips.
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