The Village of Akumal & Services
History and Overview | Groceries & Supplies | Travel Agency - Shuttle Services
Akumal is Mayan for "Place of The Turtle"
Akumal is a small beach-front tourist resort community 100 km (62 miles) south of Cancún,
between the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The town was officially founded in
1958 as a community for scuba divers by Pablo Bush Romero--a Mexican businessman, diver, writer,
historian, and archaeologist.
The fine white sandy beaches at Akumal Bay and Half Moon Bay are ideal for swimming and
offer world-class reefs for snorkeling and diving. Endangered Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) and Green sea turtles (Chelonia Mydas)
can often be seen in the waters off Akumal during the nesting season (May thru October)
laying eggs on the beaches at night or swimming in the main bay during the day.
Hatching season runs from June to November.
Until 1925, Akumal was part of a expansive coconut plantation. It was discovered by an expedition sponsored
by the New York Times, and in 1958, a newly formed dive club which is now called C.E.D.A.M., brought Akumal
to the attention of world class divers. Soon, the island's reputation grew and more and more visitors came by boat from Cozumel to visit. In the early
1960's, a road was finally built and since then the island has grown to become a tourist attraction. Despite its
popularity, the island remains peaceful and unpolluted.
IN AKUMAL - During your stay at Villa Margarita, you may want to stock up on groceries. Although the "Super Chomak" store is small it does provide customers with an excellent array of products and service!
The hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. The store stocks everything including soft drinks, liquor, dairy products, breakfast and lunch foods, steaks, chicken, shrimp, lobster tails, pastas, produce, deli foods and drug store items to name a few.
IN CANCUN - If you decide to shop in Cancun, drive out of the Cancun airport and head straight (DO NOT follow the "Tulum" signs). Cross the overpass and to the right as you follow the signs to Cancun. This will take you to Highway 307 North. Continue for approximately 4 more miles (you'll see a Meridia sign), and turn left before the Pemex gas station.
Follow the road for approximately 3 miles until you see the COSTCO to your right, followed by COMMERCIAL MEXICANA (similar to Walmart). If you want to go to Walmart or Sam's club, turn right at the street before the Costco and drive for two blocks.
To return to Akumal, go back the way you came, turn right at the gas station onto Highway 307 South, to Akumal. Travel Agency & Shuttle Service
TRAVEL SERVICES OF AKUMAL (TSA) - TSA is an excellent full service Travel Agency that can provide you with a deluxe Air Conditioned Suburban or Shuttle Van to take you to or from the airport. Vehicle rentals (various rates) are also available through TSA - check www.akumaltravel.com for the most current rates and offers. A wide variety of adventure tours are also available through TSA.
Internet services is also available at the TSA office in Akumal 24 hours a day.
Call: (011 52) 984-875-9030 | Email: reservations@akumaltravel.com