Divers throughout the world know that the small village of Akumal offers some of the best diving opportunities in the world. Located just of the coast of Akumal is the world’s second largest reef which offers a diverse range of diving experiences ranging from ship wreck diving to cave diving and snorkeling excursions.

This village is located 65 miles south of Cancun and just 50 miles from the airport, so getting there is convenient. There are a variety of lodging choices to make your stay more comfortable. Then there are the dive shops. Akumal has many dive shops which not only offer equipment rental and tours, but they also offer the novice the opportunity to get their PADI certification.

Akumal is small and unobtrusive and offers the diver an alternative to the often crowded resorts of Cancun and the rest of the Mexican Caribbean. For the causal snorkeling, Yalku Lagoon offers the perfect place to snorkel the day away. There are two very tranquil bays that are perfect for snorkeling and observing marine life.

For serious divers, area dive shops offer a variety of exciting diving excursions to the 30 reef sites which include shipwrecks, cenotes and caverns and a breathtaking array of marine life that you can experience. The dive shop makes all the arrangements for you; you can rent a tank, mask, flippers and anything else you need. You can arrange an all day diving excursion or if you are more adventurous, you can explore the caves, caverns and cenotes that Akumal is famous for. Divers from all over the world come to explore the cenotes and caves of Akumal and that is what makes this small village a diver’s mecca.

Dive shops can also help the aspiring diver gain their certification so they can dive in open water. They have courses at all levels from resort course to advanced and what better place to learn to dive than in one of the best places to go diving in the world. There are qualified instructors who will guide you through the process of certification so you can enjoy the wonders of the ocean that await you off the coast of Akumal.

There are so many excursions from Akumal for the diver to enjoy. There is a day long diving excursion to Cozumel Island, or you can explore the lagoons and reefs that are teeming with tropical fish and colorful coral that are bound to hook even the most seasoned diver. Akumal may be a small village, but it offers big opportunities for divers and snorkelers who want to experience all the beauty that this region of the Yucatan has to offer. For more information on where to stay while in Akumal, visit HotelsCombined.com.

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