Tracy
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A great spot for a family vacation
Akumal is perfect for a nice quiet family vacation.
The beaches are uncrowded, the water is
shallow, and most of the time it is very calm.
The condos and villas have full kitchens so you can
prepare meals for the little ones (we know about picky eaters!)
The local grocery stores even carry many American brand name items.
You will have no trouble finding breakfast cereals, macaroni and cheese,
spaghetti fixins, and peanut butter and jelly. Really, you can find the
same products there as here, they just may taste a little different.
Take a chance on the Mexican brands - some even taste better!
We always stop at Chedraui in Playa del Carmen on the way to
Akumal to stock up on groceries. (It is on the left at the second
stop light as you are going through town.) There are two small
convenience grocery stores in Akumal, but they are very expensive.
We still end up going to the Super Chomak or Las Palmas
grocery stores (both in Akumal) almost every day for ice or something,
and they both are great for souvenirs and t-shirts.
If you are planning a trip with another family, definitely look at the
villas; most sleep 10-12 and many have their own private pool which
is nice to keep the little ones entertained! It is fun to vacation with
another family and there is plenty of space in all the beautiful villas.
We have also rented two condos instead of a villa and that has
worked nicely as well.
Some fun family activities to look into when you go:
Yal-ku lagoon - a very calm place to snorkel, but go early in
the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the tour bus crowds
that come in about 10 am and stay for a few hours.
Xel-ha or Xcaret Water Parks - both fun places for the kids.
Plan on spending the entire day there and definitely look
into the all-inclusive packages they offer. It is nice to be
able to eat and drink all over the park and not worry about paying.
Fresh-Water Cenotes - there are so many in the area and all
of them are refreshing and fun little treasures hidden away
in the jungle! Bring bug spray in case the mosquitos are bad.
Tulum or Coba Ruins - fascinating places to visit, especially if
you know a little history of the Maya. I strongly suggest
reading up on it at least a little. It makes the experience
so much richer! At Coba you can climb the main pyramid;
very tall (230 feet high I think!) What a view over the jungle!
Tulum is the only site that overlooks the ocean and it is
one of the most beautiful beaches on the entire coast!
As you can see, there is plenty to do in Akumal.
Our favorite is just hanging out on the beach together.
We have made many wonderful memories together in Akumal.
The beaches are uncrowded, the water is
shallow, and most of the time it is very calm.
The condos and villas have full kitchens so you can
prepare meals for the little ones (we know about picky eaters!)
The local grocery stores even carry many American brand name items.
You will have no trouble finding breakfast cereals, macaroni and cheese,
spaghetti fixins, and peanut butter and jelly. Really, you can find the
same products there as here, they just may taste a little different.
Take a chance on the Mexican brands - some even taste better!
We always stop at Chedraui in Playa del Carmen on the way to
Akumal to stock up on groceries. (It is on the left at the second
stop light as you are going through town.) There are two small
convenience grocery stores in Akumal, but they are very expensive.
We still end up going to the Super Chomak or Las Palmas
grocery stores (both in Akumal) almost every day for ice or something,
and they both are great for souvenirs and t-shirts.
If you are planning a trip with another family, definitely look at the
villas; most sleep 10-12 and many have their own private pool which
is nice to keep the little ones entertained! It is fun to vacation with
another family and there is plenty of space in all the beautiful villas.
We have also rented two condos instead of a villa and that has
worked nicely as well.
Some fun family activities to look into when you go:
Yal-ku lagoon - a very calm place to snorkel, but go early in
the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the tour bus crowds
that come in about 10 am and stay for a few hours.
Xel-ha or Xcaret Water Parks - both fun places for the kids.
Plan on spending the entire day there and definitely look
into the all-inclusive packages they offer. It is nice to be
able to eat and drink all over the park and not worry about paying.
Fresh-Water Cenotes - there are so many in the area and all
of them are refreshing and fun little treasures hidden away
in the jungle! Bring bug spray in case the mosquitos are bad.
Tulum or Coba Ruins - fascinating places to visit, especially if
you know a little history of the Maya. I strongly suggest
reading up on it at least a little. It makes the experience
so much richer! At Coba you can climb the main pyramid;
very tall (230 feet high I think!) What a view over the jungle!
Tulum is the only site that overlooks the ocean and it is
one of the most beautiful beaches on the entire coast!
As you can see, there is plenty to do in Akumal.
Our favorite is just hanging out on the beach together.
We have made many wonderful memories together in Akumal.
