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Eco centers, adventures & parks:
Centro Ecológico Akumal "CEA" helps to create models for sustainable tourism development in the Mexican Caribbean through research, education and outreach. Programs promote the protection and conservation of the coastal ecosystems, raising awareness on sea turtle biology and conservation issues. Adopt a turtle or join a turtle walk during the summer nesting season.
Centro Ecologico Sian Ka’an (CESiaK) focuses on environmental education as a means to encourage local understanding and support for the conservation of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. CESiaK’s ecotours focus on appreciation for the natural environment and strive to provide an informative introduction to the Reserve — offering tours, fly fishing and kayaking the natural wonders of Sian Ka'an.
Aktun Chen Dry Cave and Jungle Tour — fun in the jungle just down the road from Akumal. Dry cave system, canopy tours, cenote snorkel and wildlife zoo. Monkeys!
Hidden Worlds Cenote Park — snorkel and scuba diving tours of a spectacular underground cavern and cave system. Other attractions are SkyCycle, zip-line and Avatar thrill ride. Full day of fun and adventure.
Xaman Ha Aviary — a tropical bird habitat for 45 species native to the Yucatan. An open-air sanctuary with paths through the bird enclosures. Located in Playacar, Playa del Carmen.
Xcaret is the largest eco-park on the coast. A full day & evening of activities: snorkel the underground river, an aquarium, butterfly exhibit, jaguars and pumas, sea turtles, ruins, Mayan village, beach, dolphin swim, Xcaret at Night, Mayan ceremonial dance, regional music and dancing from around Mexico. Located just south of Playa Del Carmen.
Xel-Ha is a natural freshwater lagoon opening to the sea. All inclusive entrance fee covers food, drink, snorkel equipment, etc. Snorkel or snuba with hundreds of multi-colored fish, tube down a tropical rivier, float in the lagoon and explore jungle nature trails.
Scuba diving, snorkel and fishing:
Akumal Dive Center
Akumal Dive Shop
Akumal Dive Adventures
Blue Caribe Diving Center
Sailing:
Kantaris — a 36' catamaran for snorkeling and sunset sailing. Special sunset/moonrise sailing during the full moon.
Golf:
Riviera Maya Golf Club at Bahia Principe Resort — Robert Trent Jones design
Playacar Golf Course — Robert Von Hagge design
Puerto Aventuras Golf Course — Tom Lehman design, nine hole course
Mayakoba Resort Course "El Camaleon" — Greg Norman design
Iberostar "Mayan Riviera" — P.B. Dye design
Spa:
Budha Gardens — relaxing beachside day spa with natural body treatments and massage therapy for total pampering.
Akumal restaurants:
La Lunita on Half Moon Bay — moonlight dining barefoot in the sand! Classic Mexican and seafood.
Lol-Ha on Akumal Bay — an elegant, but casual, restaurant with nightly specials and live entertainment. Includes the best palapa bar on the coast for relaxed open air dining and great pizza.
Turtle Bay Bakery and Cafe in Akumal — you will find the locals here! Great baked goods and wonderful breakfast & lunch daily from 7-3pm, dinner from Tuesday-Saturday 6-9pm. Excellent catering.
Gynn'Ak — wonderful toco/burger stand in North Akumal. Thai-Mex specialties. Serves lunch and offers catering.
La Buena Vida on Half Moon Bay — fun "Swing Bar" on the beach with nice upstairs restaurant.
La Cueva del Pescador on Akumal Bay — this seafood restaurant will cook your catch when you go fishing with the owner.
Imelda's Econcina on Akumal Bay — next to CEA Center serving authentic Maya Cuisine. Breakfast and lunch daily and a ‘Maya Dinner’ buffet on Mondays and Thursdays (reservations only).
Loncheria next to Chomak in Akumal — economical dining open air counter. Fresh made Mexican dishes.
Lucy's Kitchen on Plaza Ukana I — homemade ice cream and fish tacos!
Que Onda in North Akumal — Italian cuisine with fresh made pastas in a lovely garden near Yal Ku lagoon.
Open for breakfast 8-10:30am and for dinner 5–10 pm (closed Tuesdays).
In-home chefs and catering:
Our Akumal management office will be happy to arrange for a local Mexican cook to prepare meals in your Condo or Villa. Make requests a day or more in advance.
Caribbean Sol Catering — Chef Leonard Kraus and his bi-lingual, International Chefs bring their own fresh and innovative ideas to your Villa or Condo with specialties from Italy, the United States and three different regions of Mexico. The range of their collective cuisines include Argentine Churasco, California Wine Country, Italian (Northern and Sicilian), Japanese Sushi, Kentucky Blue Grass, Mexican and Traditional Mayan Yucatecan, Natural Food, Macrobiotic, Pritikin Cooking, Spanish Paella & Tapas and Thai.
Turtle Bay Bakery and Cafe in Akumal — a local favorite! Catering for your group, special events & weddings.
Gynn'Ak — Award-winning Chef Gynna will customize a special meal for your group. Thai-Mex fusion. Golf cart delivery to your door with requests from her lunch menu.