Welcome to The Akumal Dive Shop
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Akumal is a small beach town located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, known for its beautiful clear blue waters and excellent diving spots. The town is located just a short distance from Tulum and Playa del Carmen.
Akumal diving is a popular activity for visitors to the area, as the waters off the coast of Akumal are home to a diverse array of marine life, including colorful fish, turtles, and other sea creatures. Akumal means “place of turtles” in Mayan, it is very common to find turtles while diving and snorkeling at Akumal all year long, and during the summer months, hundreds of turtles arrive every year to lay their eggs on the beach.
Akumal is near several beautiful cenotes, or natural sinkholes, that offer excellent diving opportunities, such as Dos Ojos, Angelita, Taj Maha, Éden, el Pit, Dreamgate, Cenote manatí, Carwash, Nic Te Ha, Tak Bi Ha, Tak Bi Lu, and others. The amazing stalactites and stalagmites, the clear, fresh water of the cenotes is home to a variety of plant and animal life, making it a truly unique diving experience.
Whether you’re an experienced diver or just starting out, Akumal offers a wide range of diving options to suit all levels of experience. With beautiful waters, soft easy currents, an abundance of marine life, and a variety of dive sites to choose from, this is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in diving in Mexico.