Life in Akumal revolves around the water: snorkeling with turtles, reef and cenote diving, fishing and sailing. Two golf courses are within about 15 minutes, and adventure parks with caves and zip lines are just off the highway.
Each listing includes the location, a link and a map. Places change, so we review this list regularly; last reviewed October 2026.
Akumal Dive Shop
Akumal Bay · Dive and snorkel center
Plaza Ukana I, Playa, Local 3, Akumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Akumal Dive Shop describes itself as Akumal’s first dive shop and offers reef and cenote diving, PADI courses, turtle snorkel tours, sailing and fishing trips. It is based in Plaza Ukana, steps from the bay.
Akumal Dive Center
Akumal Bay · Dive and snorkel center
Hotel Akumal Caribe, Reforma Agraria, Yodzonot, Akumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Akumal Dive Center operates from the beach at Hotel Akumal Caribe, offering dive tours, courses, fishing trips and snorkeling. It is one of the operators visitors can use for guided turtle snorkeling in the bay.
Aktun Chen
4 km south of Akumal · Cave, underground river and zip line park
Carr. Cancún-Tulum Km 107, 77780 Akumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Aktun Chen offers guided walks through a dry cave, snorkeling in an underground river and a zip line circuit over the jungle. Tickets are sold per activity or as a combo, with separate adult and child prices.
PGA Riviera Maya
South of Akumal (about 10 min) · Golf course
Carretera Chetumal-Benito Juárez Km 250, 77760 Akumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: PGA Riviera Maya is a golf course set in the jungle near Akumal, with natural cenotes along the layout. It is the closest championship-style course to Akumal’s residential areas.
Puerto Aventuras Golf Club
Puerto Aventuras, about 10 to 15 min north · Golf course
Km 269, Carretera Federal Chetumal, 77750 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: This 9 hole, par 36 course was designed in 1991 inside the Puerto Aventuras community and can be played twice as an 18 hole round. It also has a par 3 course, a pro shop with rentals and lessons.
Cenote Cristalino
Puerto Aventuras, about 15 min north · Swimming cenote
Carr. Cancún-Tulum Km 269, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Cenote Cristalino is an open-air cenote beside the highway near Puerto Aventuras, popular for swimming, snorkeling and jumping into its clear water. It is open daily until 6 PM.
Marina Puerto Aventuras
Puerto Aventuras, about 10 to 15 min north · Marina (fishing and sailing)
Carr. Chetumal-Puerto Juárez Km 269.5, 77733 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Puerto Aventuras has the closest full marina to Akumal, the base for sport fishing charters, sailing trips and boat tours. The marina waterfront is also lined with restaurants and shops.
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