Snorkeling at Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico

es355lucille · #1 02-28-2010, 08:46 PM

I cannot recall whom the person on Canreef was that previously mentioned this, but it was such a great place to go..... This person explained where to go in Akumal and it was a great little beach and good snorkeling. If you happen to go to Tulum Mexico area.....Akumal is just a short drive. The place to go is just outside the Akumal dive shop. Swim past the boats and out towards the point (on your left when you hit the water)......the corals, fish and sea turtles were amazing.

By the way, thanks to the guy with the details of where to snorkel as we would not have found this area by ourselves.

Here is a picture that I found. Mental note to buy an underwater digital camera next time I go!!.....this is really the only good picture that came out with good clarity. (I purchased the cheap 35 mm underwater throw away)

russp · #2 03-01-2010, 01:07 AM

Isn't Akumal great , we have been there the last 6 winter vacations . If you are looking for a good all arouhd digital with underwater capabilities look at the Olympus SW series they are around $300 bucks

blueyota · #3 03-01-2010, 01:58 AM

WOW that is an amazing photo

es355lucille · #4 03-01-2010, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by russp

Isn't Akumal great , we have been there the last 6 winter vacations . If you are looking for a good all arouhd digital with underwater capabilities look at the Olympus SW series they are around $300 bucks

Thanks for the camera advice I will look into that for our next trip!

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Originally Posted by blueyota

WOW that is an amazing photo

Not bad for a crappy disposable 35mm........If I had the digital camera above I could show you some really amazing photos of the fish and corals that we seen. This was just a lucky shot! (so to speak)

68shelby · #5 03-01-2010, 04:12 AM

I loved the snorkeling there.

burgerchow · #6 03-01-2010, 04:57 AM

just up the strip at the Xcaret park, there is incredible snorkeling. Best I've ever seen. Protected marine park. There's also a zoo and you can float down an underground river in a tube as well.

Lance · #7 03-01-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by burgerchow

just up the strip at the Xcaret park, there is incredible snorkeling. Best I've ever seen. Protected marine park. There's also a zoo and you can float down an underground river in a tube as well.

+1 Xcaret is well worth the entry price. Great snorkling. And be sure to stay for the evening show.

russp · #8 03-01-2010, 03:30 PM

prefer Xel Ha myself