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Akumal
For most of us, "Paradise on earth" includes some combination of sand, surf and sun.
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Akumal at 102 km/ 64 mi. south of Cancún; with its talcum powder beaches and turquoise sea suites most visions.
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Popular on account of its lovely sheltered bay, Akumal has expanded so much in the last few years that now there are many turnoffs leading to it from the highway running along the coast. If you are looking for a Caribbean hideaway with many of Cancún's amenities, but on a smaller scale, this is the place to go.
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For watersports enthusiasts, Akumal is a dream come true. The beaches are beautiful, and the calm waters of the bay are perfect for snorkeling; the reef is just offshore. Beyond the coral wall, in deeper water, there is a series of submarine ridges honeycombed with caves and separated by canyons. Keen divers consider them some of the finest in the Mexican Caribbean for their colorful marine life; giant sponges in hues like hot pink and florescent green light up the ocean swimming. An exquisite sea-fan-and-brain-coral garden is located offshore in about six feet of water.
Another attraction is the statue of the Spanish sailor Gonzalo Guerrero, dressed as a Maya warrior, which stands guard over the bay. It is a potent reminder of the fascinating history of the Mexican Caribbean, where the first contact between European and indigenous people took place. Gonzalo Guerrero is called the father of the first mestizo (the first Mexican of mixed European and native blood).
Akumal offers many services: hotels, villas, condos, restaurants and a mini-market.
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