Akumal Bay is also very good snorkeling. For lunch, I receommend La Buena Vida, right on the water good food and drinks. I would say if you're looking for something different than Cancun that is laid back and very beautiful, then Akumal is worth a day trip :) 2.
Safety in AkumalAkumal's crime rate is very low! It's a small beach town. Most of the hotels in the area have a security at each entrance to ensure visitors feel safe. My advice would be to take the same precautions you would take back home.
Akumal is a public beach and snorkeling is free, do NOT need to hire a tour guide or pay an entry fee! Enter through the Akumal Dive Shop. This is a public beach with public access and parking available (parking cost 50 pesos for the full day).
One of the most popular things to do in Tulum is swim with the wild sea turtles in Akumal. It's so exciting because Akumal is one of the only places in the world you can swim with turtles!
There is no "taxi" service at the airport. There is a taxi-like service which is safe but expensive. If you don't want to rely on the shuttle from your hotel, then a pre-arranged, private transfer is your best option.
There IS Uber in Cancun, and it's entirely possible to hail an Uber using the app. However, it's not always straightforward, as Uber drivers still face a lot of issues from the local taxi companies.
To get to the Central Akumal beach take the Akumal exit sign on the highway, go through the arch and follow signs to Lol Ha Restaurant. If you are heading to North Akumal beaches, take the same main highway exit, but bear left at the arch and follow the winding road toward Yal-ku Lagoon.
Cancun International Airport
The cheapest way to get to Playa Del Carmen is by using the local bus service. There is a bus stop outside terminal 2 and terminal 3 at the Cancun International Airport. The bus runs along the coastal highway and will drop you off at the bus station on 5th Ave. From there you can get a very cheap taxi to your hotel.
What companies run services between Akumal, Mexico and Tulum, Mexico? Autobuses Mayab operates a bus from Akumal to Tulum every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $50 and the journey takes 20 min.
The most economical way (146 pesos per person) from the airport to Playa del Carmen is to take the air-conditioned ADO Bus. Luggage can be stored underneath and they run almost every 30 minutes. It's a very nice and easy ride that takes you right to the Playa bus station located on 5th Ave and Juarez.
The travel time from Cancun to Tulum will depend on your means of transportation. The ADO bus takes slightly over 2 hours. Taxis, shuttles, and private transfers may take around 90 minutes, depending on traffic. A helicopter ride will take 30 minutes to 45 minutes.
Yes, Tulum is great for solo travellers. You can feel safe here both day and night. As long as you stick to rules you would follow in any town or city. There are many hostels within Tulum, which are great for meeting fellow solo travellers.
Overall, we found driving in Cancun, and the wider Yucatan Peninsula, to be very safe. We encountered good roads and a high standard of driving.
Downtown Cancun – While primarily safe during the day, be sure to stay in the most touristic parts such as Avenida Tulum and Las Palapas. Do not venture outside the touristy areas, especially at night. Also, avoid isolated roads and driving at night. Take toll roads when possible as they are generally more secure.
Yes, it's really safe to drive from Cancun to Tulum and back. I personally do not drive, but I know some families living in Cancun who drive and they did drive between Cancun and Tulum as well as to Playa del Carmen and back.
Re: Is driving from Cancun to Tulum safe? No, people do not consider it unsafe. No, you will not be bribed - nobody will give you money. Yes, you might be stopped (chances are one in several thousand) and asked to pay a fine.
Highway 307 that connects Playa del Carmen to Tulum town is in good condition and is regularly patrolled by the police. So you are safe on the road. If you get a small size car, it will cost you $30-45 USD per day. Ensure you take the car insurance for emergencies.
over a year ago. We found the resort to be safe and secure. Most of our time was spent at Secrets Akumal as we had no need to venture a feild.
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is set between one of Mexico's most pristine beaches and 500 acres of lush rainforest. Maroma Beach has been named by the Travel Channel as the World's Best Beach for four years in a row.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (Oct. 15, 2015) — On October 13, 2015, in tandem with the Cancun Travel Mart, AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group® subsidiary, hosted a special celebration to commemorate the upcoming opening of Secrets® Akumal Riviera Maya. The adults-only resort will welcome its first guest on November 1, 2015.
27 km little under 17 miles to Tulum center of town. You can measure distance by using google maps. Many posts regarding fares.
Depends on the resort, Riviera Maya encompasses 60 or 70 miles. Riviera Maya is an area on the coast south of Cancun. So it will depends on where you are staying. As a measurement, from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen (one of the main town in Riviera Maya) is about a 45 minutes non-stop cab ride.
