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Overview of swirling outdoor hot tub surrounded by green plants with an entrance decorated with ferns, Akumal, Mexico

Akumal - the only thing missing is you!

Ready and waiting. That’s the word on the street in the small coastal village of Akumal situated in the heart of the Riviera Maya. With Cancun – the world’s hottest vacation destination – undergoing various stages of rebuilding, not much attention has been given to...Read more
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Great Scuba Diving Awaits you in Akumal!

Just off the shores of the Riviera Maya lies the world’s largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest barrier reef in the world. Known as the Mesoamerican Reef, it runs from Cancun all the way to Honduras. Water temperatures range between...Read more
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Temple of Kukulcan

Temple of Kukulcan Signals Summer Solstice

The ruins of Chichen Itza are a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the north of the Yucatán Peninsula. Chichen Itza means “At the mouth of the well of the Itza” in Maya, which was probably a reference to the...Read more
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Why Choose an All Inclusive Vacation

There are many reasons why our guests choose to spend their valuable vacation time at a private villa instead of staying in room at a hotel or all-inclusive resort. To help you decide if a villa rental is right for you, here are some of...Read more
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Chunyaxche Archaeological Ruins

Muyil and Chunyaxche Archaeological Ruins

Muyil (or Chanyaxche) archaeological site is located on the mainland side of a lagoon in the Sian Ka´an Biosphere, about 20 kilometres south of the town of Tulum. It is believed that Muyil was once an important trading post as it is ideally located in...Read more
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Akumal Vacation With your Children!

Akumal beach is a great place to bring your kids while on holiday here. While they play on the beach, you can sit back and relax with food and beverage service provided by Lol-ha beach bar and restaurant. Don’t forget the the villa staff would...Read more
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Snorkeling in Tankah Bay

Enjoy a tour of one of our magnificent villas. Nearby, there are beautiful reefs and a wide variety of fish in the waters of the Caribbean Sea that borders the Riviera Maya. watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TV2KiJ-xDI&t=1sRead more
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Coatis jungle animal in a tree

3 Yucatan Peninsula Wildlife Encounters

The Yucatan Peninsula is known for its ancient Mayan ruins, clear blue cenotes, sunny beaches and plentiful margaritas. But if you really want to live the wild life in the Mayan Riviera, then you need to get out and see the wildlife. Whether you’re looking...Read more
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A Mayan love story

The jungle of the Caribbean is ideal for a holiday in Mexico, but also the perfect setting for a Mayan legend. There is one beautiful legends at Xel-Há about two brothers, a princess and a great love story … Would you like to hear it?...Read more
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Turtle Walks Season

From May to November is the time of turtle nesting, the two main species in this area are Loggerhead and Green, and Akumal is the place that they choose to nest. The Ecological Center of Akumal (CEA) offers daily night walks guided by specialized staff...Read more
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