Akumal is a small beach-front resort community located in Mexico on the Yucatán Peninsula, boasting 2 bays and a lagoon on the site of a former coconut plantation, surrounded by lush jungle and its many habitats only found in the Riviera Maya. Akumal is a famous snorkeling destination where visitors can swim with endangered green sea turtles (Akumal is the Mayan word for “Place of the Turtle”), and enjoy numerous beach activities, tasty treats and cold drinks upon its white sand beach while bathed in the Caribbean breezes! Those needing a little more adventure Visit the nearby Aktun Chen Nature Park featuring caves and cenotes (freshwater pools and underground river). Ocean and lagoon front homes and condos are in high demand here making it perfect for the individual desiring rental income as well as a home away from home.