Akumal - Revision history

W. Frank at 23:26, 18 May 2013

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Binbin at 07:07, 12 May 2013

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189.149.18.33 at 21:59, 11 May 2013

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-'''Akumal''' is a small town between [[Playa del Carmen]] and [[Tulum]] on the [[Yucatan Peninsula]] of [[Mexico]].  [[Image:Akumal Bay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Akumal Bay]]
+[[Image:Akumal Bay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Akumal Bay]]
 In the heart of the Riviera Maya just 37 km from Playa del Carmen and just one hour south of Cancun, Akumal is one of the best places to visit in the Mexican Caribbean for its great variety of beautiful beaches and tourist services.
-Akumal in Mayan language means "Land of turtles" is still one of the favorite places for these marine animals to spawn, however, what makes Akumal charm and fascination for tourists from around the world, is its spectacular bay with clear waters and underground rivers. Akumal is one of the most peaceful places in the Riviera Maya one protected shallow bay with a secluded beach and a nearby reef.
+Akumal in the Mayan language means "Land of turtles" and it is still one of the favorite places for these marine animals to spawn. However, what makes Akumal charming and fascinating for tourists from around the world, is its spectacular bay with clear waters and underground rivers. Akumal is one of the most peaceful places in the Riviera Maya: one protected shallow bay with a secluded beach and a nearby reef.
 ==Get in==
-The nearest Airport to Akumal is the Cancun International Airport. It is approximately a one hour drive from Cancun.
+The nearest Airport to Akumal is the Cancun International Airport.Fly into [[Cancun]] and rent a car for the drive to Akumal. It is approximately a one hour drive from Cancun.
-To get there, pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination. Some of the companies offering this service are the following:
+You can also pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination. Some of the companies offering this service are the following:
 *[http://www.discoverymundo.com/transportation Discovery Mundo] Excellent rates. They also have VIP service. You need to book on-line.
 *[http://amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/riviera_maya/riviera_maya_transport.php Amstar Airport Transfers] Deluxe and Private Akumal Transfers from the Airport. More than 20 years of quality service.
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 * '''Leo's Pizza'''
 *<eat name="Loncheria" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></eat>
 ==Drink==

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-[[Image:Akumal Bay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Akumal Bay]]
+'''Akumal''' is a small town between [[Playa del Carmen]] and [[Tulum]] on the [[Yucatan Peninsula]] of [[Mexico]].  [[Image:Akumal Bay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Akumal Bay]]
 '''Akumal''' is a small town between [[Playa del Carmen]] and [[Tulum]] on the [[Yucatan Peninsula]] of [[Mexico]].
 In the heart of the Riviera Maya just 37 km from Playa del Carmen and just one hour south of Cancun, Akumal is one of the best places to visit in the Mexican Caribbean for its great variety of beautiful beaches and tourist services.
 Akumal in Mayan language means "Land of turtles" is still one of the favorite places for these marine animals to spawn, however, what makes Akumal charm and fascination for tourists from around the world, is its spectacular bay with clear waters and underground rivers. Akumal is one of the most peaceful places in the Riviera Maya one protected shallow bay with a secluded beach and a nearby reef.
 ==Get in==
-The nearest Airport to Akumal is the Cancun International Airport.Fly into [[Cancun]] and rent a car for the drive to Akumal. It is approximately a one hour drive from Cancun.
+The nearest Airport to Akumal is the Cancun International Airport. It is approximately a one hour drive from Cancun.
-You can also pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination. Some of the companies offering this service are the following:
+To get there, pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination. Some of the companies offering this service are the following:
 *[http://www.discoverymundo.com/transportation Discovery Mundo] Excellent rates. They also have VIP service. You need to book on-line.
 *[http://amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/riviera_maya/riviera_maya_transport.php Amstar Airport Transfers] Deluxe and Private Akumal Transfers from the Airport. More than 20 years of quality service.

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 [[Image:Akumal Bay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Akumal Bay]]
 '''Akumal''' is a small town between [[Playa del Carmen]] and [[Tulum]] on the [[Yucatan Peninsula]] of [[Mexico]].
 ==Get in==
-Fly into [[Cancun]] and rent a car for the drive to Akumal.  There are also buses and shuttles with some hotels or dive shops offering free shuttles.  Akumal is approximately a one hour drive from Cancun.
+The nearest Airport to Akumal is the Cancun International Airport.Fly into [[Cancun]] and rent a car for the drive to Akumal. It is approximately a one hour drive from Cancun.
-You can also pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination:
+You can also pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination. Some of the companies offering this service are the following:
 *[http://www.discoverymundo.com/transportation Discovery Mundo] Excellent rates. They also have VIP service. You need to book on-line.
 *[http://amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/riviera_maya/riviera_maya_transport.php Amstar Airport Transfers] Deluxe and Private Akumal Transfers from the Airport. More than 20 years of quality service.
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 *[http://www.usa-transfers.com/ USA Transfers]
 *[http://www.besttransfers.com/ Best Transfers]
 ==Get around==

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 * '''Sunbathing'''. Enjoy the sunny beaches.
 * '''Ecological Center'''. Visit the [http://www.xelha.com/ Xel-Ha]  Ecological Center, at the end of Akumal bay to learn more about the area's ecosystems, species and local environmental events.
-* '''Scuba Diving''',  [[http://www.alwaysdiving.com Always Diving]. Diving lessons and professional diving guide in the best dive spots in Cancun Quintana Roo.
+* '''Scuba Diving''',  [http://www.alwaysdiving.com Always Diving]. Diving lessons and professional diving guide in the best dive spots in Cancun Quintana Roo.
 ==Buy==

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 You can also pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination:
 *[http://www.discoverymundo.com/transportation Discovery Mundo] Excellent rates. They also have VIP service. You need to book on-line.
-*http://amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/riviera_maya/riviera_maya_transport.php Amstar Airport Transfers] Deluxe and Private Akumal Transfers from the Airport. More than 20 years of quality service.
+*[http://amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/riviera_maya/riviera_maya_transport.php Amstar Airport Transfers] Deluxe and Private Akumal Transfers from the Airport. More than 20 years of quality service.
 *[http://www.cancunlimo.net/ Cancun Limo]
 *[http://www.cancunvalet.com/ Cancun Valet]
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 * '''Cenote/cave diving'''.
 * '''Sunbathing'''. Enjoy the sunny beaches.
-* '''Ecological Center'''. Visit the Ecological Center, [[http://www.xelha.com/ Xel-Ha]] at the end of Akumal bay to learn more about the area's ecosystems, species and local environmental events.
+* '''Ecological Center'''. Visit the [http://www.xelha.com/ Xel-Ha]  Ecological Center, at the end of Akumal bay to learn more about the area's ecosystems, species and local environmental events.
-* '''Scuba Diving''',  [[http://www.alwaysdiving.com Always Diving]].Amazing dive experience in cancun, diving lessons and professional diving guide in the best dive spots in Cancun Quintana Roo.
+* '''Scuba Diving''',  [[http://www.alwaysdiving.com Always Diving]. Diving lessons and professional diving guide in the best dive spots in Cancun Quintana Roo.
 ==Buy==

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 '''Akumal''' is a small town between [[Playa del Carmen]] and [[Tulum]] on the [[Yucatan Peninsula]] of [[Mexico]].
 ==Get in==
-Fly into [[Cancun]] and rent a car for the drive to Akumal.  There are also buses and shuttles with some hotels or dive shops offering free shuttles.  Akumal is approximately a 1 hour drive from Cancun.
+Fly into [[Cancun]] and rent a car for the drive to Akumal.  There are also buses and shuttles with some hotels or dive shops offering free shuttles.  Akumal is approximately a one hour drive from Cancun.
-You can also book private transportation from different reliable companies such as:
+You can also pre-book a private transfer from the airport to your destination:
+*[http://www.discoverymundo.com/transportation Discovery Mundo] Excellent rates. They also have VIP service. You need to book on-line.
-*[http://www.discoverymundo.com/transportation '''Discovery Mundo''']Private transportation to any hotel in Akumal at excellent rates. They also have VIP service. You need to book online.
+*http://amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/riviera_maya/riviera_maya_transport.php Amstar Airport Transfers] Deluxe and Private Akumal Transfers from the Airport. More than 20 years of quality service.
-*[http://amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/riviera_maya/riviera_maya_transport.php '''Amstar Airport Transfers'''] Deluxe and Private Akumal Transfers from the Airport. More than 20 years of quality service.
 *[http://www.cancunlimo.net/ Cancun Limo]
-*[http://www.cancunvalet.com/ '''Cancun Valet''']
+*[http://www.cancunvalet.com/ Cancun Valet]
-*[http://www.entertainment-plus.net/ '''Entertainment Plus''']
+*[http://www.entertainment-plus.net/ Entertainment Plus]
-*[http://www.usa-transfers.com/ '''USA Transfers''']
+*[http://www.usa-transfers.com/ USA Transfers]
-*[http://www.besttransfers.com/ '''Best Transfers''']
+*[http://www.besttransfers.com/ Best Transfers]
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 ==Get around==
-Unless you plan on just staying in Akumal, you will need a rental car to get around.  The closest sights are at least a 20 minute drive.  However, if you're not comfortable driving in a foreign country, there are plenty of taxis to take you wherever you need to go.
+Unless you plan on just staying in Akumal, you will need a rental car to get around.  The closest sights are at least a 20 min drive. However, if you're not comfortable driving in a foreign country, there are plenty of taxis to take you wherever you need to go.
-There are also ''colectivos'', a local 15-passenger van service that runs between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. They're cheap (20 pesos per person), and usually full, but run very frequently. You can catch the colectivos off the main highway. If you are standing on the side of the highway the driver will flash his lights at you if he has room in his van.  This is the preferred local way of getting around.
+There are also ''colectivos'', a local 15-passenger van service that runs between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. They're cheap (20 pesos per person), and usually full, but run very frequently. You can catch the colectivos off the main highway. If you are standing on the side of the highway the driver will flash his lights at you if he has room in his van. This is the preferred local way of getting around.
 ==See==
-[[Image:Akumal Statue.JPG|thumb|250px|Statue in town]]
+==Do==
 ===Snorkeling===
 With the destruction of hurricane Wilma, the reefs near Akumal were damaged.  However, a snorkeling trip is still very worth the time and expense.
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 There are also other restaurants in North Akumal (near Half Moon Bay):
 * '''La Buena Vida'''. A restaurant and bar with swings instead of bar stools
-* '''La Buena Vida'''.  A restaurant and bar with swings instead of bar stools
 In nearby Chemuyil:
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 ==Sleep==
-*<sleep name="'''Akumal Direct Reservations www.i-akumal.com'''" alt="" address="Half Moon Bay, Akumal" directions="Highway 307 90 minutes south of Cancun" phone="01-877-489-6600" url="http://www.i-akumal.com" checkin="15:00" checkout="11:00" price=US$75-US$3000/night">What ever your budget or requirements, Akumal Direct Reservations can help you find your perfect vacation accomodation.  We have a really wide range of properties in the Akumal area to offer you, ranging from hotel rooms or casitas, to condos, to luxury villas. We live here in Akumal and we know there area. Give us a call!</sleep>
+*<sleep name="'''Akumal Direct Reservations www.i-akumal.com'''" alt="" address="Half Moon Bay, Akumal" directions="Highway 307 90 minutes south of Cancun" phone="01-877-489-6600" url="http://www.i-akumal.com" checkin="15:00" checkout="11:00" price=US$75-3000/night">What ever your budget or requirements, Akumal Direct Reservations can help you find your perfect vacation accomodation.  We have a really wide range of properties in the Akumal area to offer you, ranging from hotel rooms or casitas, to condos, to luxury villas. We live here in Akumal and we know there area. Give us a call!</sleep>
 *<sleep name="Condo Half Moon Bay #2 &amp; 4" alt="" address="Lote 41-B, Secc. G" directions="Highway 307 90 minutes south of Cancun" phone="01-404-508-6060" url="http://halfmoonbay-mx.com/" checkin="13:00" checkout="12:00" price="$160-480/nt" lat="20.4167" long="-87.3000">Condo Half Moon Bay is a four bedroom vacation rental located in North Akumal, 1/4 mile north of Akumal Bay. The condo accommodates from 2 to 10 guests comfortably and can be rented as separate two bedroom units.</sleep>
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 * <sleep name= address="" phone="011-52-984-875-9071" url="" price="Starts at ″></sleep>
-* <sleep name="Las Casitas Akumal" address="Kilometer 104, Puerto Juarez-Tulum Hwy Akumal, Quintana Roo" phone="011-52-984-875-9071" url="http://www.onlyrivieramaya.org/Vista_Hotel.asp?IDH=27" price="Best rates on official website start at USD 212.00++">Our turquoise sea front location offers everything you expect and more. Akumal Bay is the jewel of the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The natural beauty, casual elegance and excellent service will ensure you enjoy a quiet and luxurious stay in a magical unforgettable landscape of Las Casitas Akumal.</sleep>
+* <sleep name="Las Casitas Akumal" address="Kilometer 104, Puerto Juarez-Tulum Hwy Akumal, Quintana Roo" phone="011-52-984-875-9071" url="http://www.onlyrivieramaya.org/Vista_Hotel.asp?IDH=27" price="Best rates on official website start at US$212.00++">Our turquoise sea front location offers everything you expect and more. Akumal Bay is the jewel of the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The natural beauty, casual elegance and excellent service will ensure you enjoy a quiet and luxurious stay in a magical unforgettable landscape of Las Casitas Akumal.</sleep>
 *<sleep name="Club Akumal Caribe" alt="" address="Km. 104 Carretera Pto.Juarez-Tulum, Akumal, Mexico" directions="" phone="52 (984) 875 90 12" url="http://www.onlyrivieramaya.org/Vista_Hotel.asp?IDH=26" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Experience Akumal Bay's crystal clear turquoise waters and bright clear sand that never burns your feet in Club Akumal Caribe. Discover the charm of Club Akumal Caribe. They provide personalized service and the best service in the Riviera Maya. Come, discover and exceedsyour expectations with Club Akumal Caribe. They are always ready to welcome you on your next vacation.</sleep>
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 ==Cope==
 * '''Bug repellent'''.
 ==Get out==
+* '''[[Tulum]]'''.  About a 20 min drive to see the Mayan ruins here.
-* '''[[Tulum]]'''.  About a 20 minute drive to see the Mayan ruins here.
+* '''[[Playa del Carmen]]'''. Drive over for shopping/bar hopping.  Playa del Carmen also has a ferry boat that goes to [[Cozumel]].  Great day trip for scuba divers!
-* '''[[Playa del Carmen]]'''.  Drive over for shopping/bar hopping.  Playa del Carmen also has a ferry boat that goes to [[Cozumel]].  Great day trip for scuba divers!
+*'''[[Chichen Itza]]'''. About 2&nbsp;hr from Akumal, featuring the ruins of a large Mayan city. Tours are available, and many include a stop in Volladolid, a small colonial town.
-*'''[[Chichen Itza]]'''. About two hours from Akumal, featuring the ruins of a large Mayan city. Tours are available, and many include a stop in Volladolid, a small colonial town.
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