 Yal-Ku
Lagoon, Akumal
There are many lagoons
in Mexico, but non so
beautiful as Yal Ku. It
is out of the way of the
normal visitor traffic
flow, which makes it
even more special. It is
full of beautiful fish:
Damsel, Stoplight
Parrot, thousands of
juvenile fish and many
species of brightly
colored tropical fish.
At the mouth you can see
Sea Turtles and Sting
Rays who come to the
entrance of the lagoon
to feed.Yal Ku is
located at the north end
of Playa Akumal and open
from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00
P.M. each day. It is
well cared for and
guarded. Restroom
facilities, outdoor
showers and pathways
leading to wonderful
spots for jumping into
the clear, fresh
turquoise water. There
is a fee but it is well
worth the price as it is
so beautiful and
tranquil. Lagoon passes
can also be purchased at
the entrance.
Yal Ku is a mixture
of fresh and salt water,
which makes it cool and
refreshing.
The gorgeous green
islands in the lagoon
are wonderful for
birdwatching: Ibis, Blue
Heron, Pelicans and
other interesting birds.
In Akumal, stop by
the Ecological Center to
learn more about Yal Ku.
The CEA is located next
to the Akumal Dive Shop
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 Half
Moon Bay, Akumal
This is a great place to
hang out. The snorkeling
is choice, you will see
a multitude of colorful
tropical fish and live
coral.There are huge
Brain coral heads in the
center of the bay. If
you are a strong swimmer
you can go beyond the
reef to the North and
snorkel into the mouth
of Yal-Ku lagoon. This
activity is not for the
novice snorkeler!
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 Akumal
Bay
Beautiful sugar white
sand beaches and a scuba
center complete with
diving, swimming,
fishing and wind surfing
gear. Lol-Ha restaurant
and beach bar, pizzeria
and ice cream shop on
the beach - also a few
small boutiques and
native goods from Mexico
and Central America
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 ACTUN-CHEN
Cave System
10 minutes north of
Soliman Bay you will see
a large green sign on
the right for the
Actun-Chen Cave and
Cavern system. You will
travel a well groomed
dirt road 3.2 km through
the jungle. This area
was once a "chicle"
plantation. Actun- Chen
eco-park has been open 5
months and is a first
class operation. The
cave itself is magic!
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 Xel-Ha
Xel-Ha is a beautiful
lagoon much larger than
Yal-Ku.Heavy tourist
area, go early to avoid
the bus loads from
Cancun. Lots of shops
and eating areas.
Restricted snorkeling
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 Tankah
Look for the Blue "Casa
Cenote" sign with yellow
letters and go left
onto the dirt road.
Drive to the beach, go
left and then it will be
another 1/2 mile on the
right. Blue cenote and a
nice beach, lots of
mangroves and birds.A
great spot for lunch! |
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