Activities for Kids in Akumal Mexico
February 13, 2009 by cattleto
Filed under Activities, Restaurants
If you bring the kids to Akumal on holiday, there are many things here which are great for the younger members of the family. It’s important to keep the kids busy and interested in all of the fun activities here in Akumal.
Aside from touring the local Mayan ruins, snorkeling is maybe the most interesting activity for all travelers to Akumal, and some of the places are especially fitting for the kids. With a few safety measures, the kids can participate in this activity with little possibility of injury or accident.
Well fitted life vests should be used by each child. Most villas provide these life vests free of charge. Vests will not only prevent deadly accidents in the water, but will help to cover their body and prevent sunburn in this area. It should also be applied often to avoid major skin damage from the tropical Caribbean sun!
Yal-Ku Lagoon offers an outstanding location for young snorkelers. The calm waters of the area are free of rough waters and multiple waves, allowing them to view the colorful sea life easily. The bay in front of the houses in South Akumal also is perfect because of the reef blocking the waves.
A day at the beach is loved by everyone, and the kids can occupy themselves with the pliable sand all day long. Buckets and shovels provide the chance to make sand castles while you rest and watch the kids play. A sandy beach in front of your rental is a big plus. Most rental villas also have a fresh water pool with a deck for the family to use. Many also have kyacks for you to paddle.
Always discuss with the kids the importance of being aware of your location before a day at the beach. They should not walk on turtle nests or dig around in them for fear of destroying eggs buried beneath the sand.
The Jungle Place is a fun place to take the animal-loving kids in the family. It is a sanctuary for spider monkeys located four miles south of Akumal at the pubelo of Chemuyil. Here, they can view many of the local wild animals which are caged or chained for safety. They may also play with the monkeys and talk to the many big parrots located here.
Places like Xel Ha, Hidden Worlds, Dolphin Adventures and Actun Chen offer excitement for everyone in the family, and are good for even the smallest kids. Hike the woods to cenotes, tour a cavern, ride the zip-line in the canopy, swim with the dolphins, tube on a river, jump from a cliff, or eat homemade ice cream made at many of the local eateries. They are all within a few minute drive of Akumal.
Determining whether your children are adventurous, interested in animals and nature, or simplyhappy to play in the water all day will help you to pick the proper activities for them to partake in. Talk with your kids about what they would like to see and do while in Akumal, and try to oblige at least one activity that even the kids want to experience.