Activities for Kids in Akumal Mexico
February 13, 2009 by cattleto
Filed under Activities, Restaurants
If you bring the children to Akumal on holiday, there are many activities here which are perfect 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 locations are especially perfect for the children. With a few safety precautions, the kids can participate in this fun with little chance of injury or accident.
Well fitted life jackets should be used by each child. Many villas provide these life jackets free of charge. These will not only prevent serious accidents in the water, but will help to cover their torso and prevent sunburn in this area. Sunscreen should also be applied often to avoid major skin damage from the hot 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 bright sea life easily. The bay in front of the houses in South Akumal also is excellent because of the reef blocking the waves.
A day at the beach is loved by everyone, and the children can occupy themselves with the white sand all day long. Buckets and shovels give the opportunity to make sand castles while you rest and watch the kids play. A sandy beach in front of your rental is a huge 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 enjoy.
Always discuss with the children the importance of being aware of your surroundings before a day at the beach. They should not walk near turtle nests or dig around in them for fear of breaking eggs buried beneath the sand.
The Jungle Place is a fun place to take the animal-loving children in the family. It is a sanctuary for spider monkeys located four miles south of Akumal neat the town 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 fun for everyone in the family, and are good for even the smaller kids. Hike the jungle to cenotes, tour a cave, 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 simplyenjoy to play in the water all day will help you to pick the proper activities for them to engage in. Discuss with your family about what they would prefer to see and do while in Akumal, and try to oblige at least one thing that even the kids want to experience.