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Akumal

Turtle bay mornings, reef dives, and cenote afternoons from one Riviera Maya base

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 15 sources

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Featured dive spots for Akumal

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Playa Zuri dive spot

Playa Zuri

Reef
5.0
1 dive
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Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdVery quiet
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Cenote Carwash dive spot

Cenote Carwash

CaveCenoteShallow Freedive

Relaxed cenote with lily pads, turtles, and cavern light.

5.0
2 dives
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Visibility30 m
AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Cenote Puerta Maya dive spot

Cenote Puerta Maya

CaveCenote

Quiet semi-open Akumal cenote with stairs, shade, and cave access.

5.0
1 dive
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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeSome life
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdVery quiet
Cenote Zacil-Ha dive spot

Cenote Zacil-Ha

CenoteSwim Spot
5.0
1 dive
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AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdQuite busy
Akumal Reef dive spot

Akumal Reef

Reef

Beginner-friendly turtle reef in Akumal Bay.

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Visibility30 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdVery crowded
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Bahia Príncipe dive spot

Bahia Príncipe

Reef

Sheltered resort-front reef for easy shore dives and snorkeling.

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AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm