http://akumaltraveler.com Articles written by a resident of Akumal. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:18:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Experience the trip of your life in our private villa located on the beach in South Akumal, Mexico. Villa Paraiso is truly a "house in paradise". The brilliant sunlight, crystal water, sea breezes and abundant tropical foliage is a perfect setting for your next holiday. Walk through the ... http://akumaltraveler.com/luxury-accommodations-in-akumal-mexico/ Xel-Ha is a unique eco-park located south of Playa del Carmen, about 15 minutes from our villa in Akumal. It lies on the eastern coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula, the archaeological site of the Mayans in ancient times. Multiple leisure, ecological and natural wonders offer things to do for the whole ... http://akumaltraveler.com/learn-more-about-beautiful-xel-ha/ The more you learn about Akumal, Mexico, the more excited you will be when you vacation in this  paradise. So, in the months or weeks leading up to your trip you should spend a litle time reading so that you can become more acquainted with Akumal. To learn more about Akumal, ... http://akumaltraveler.com/want-to-know-about-akumal-mexico/ Whether you’re an [expert,experienced] diver or wanting to [acquire,learn] the art, Akumal [has,provides] the perfect ecological setting to view [many,amazing] specimens of [great,natural] beauty underwater.  Akumal is a tourist [town,village,resort,community] located 62 miles south of Cancun, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, with a [tiny,small] [native,local] population of 1,198. The name ... http://akumaltraveler.com/scuba_diving_in_akumal/ When vacationing in Akumal, you will find that rental cars provide an economical form of transportation in and around the area.  You can take the direct route and go from the Cancun airport to Akumal via Highway #307. Akumal is an easy drive on a well-maintained four lane divided highway from ... http://akumaltraveler.com/driving-to-south-akumal-from-the-cancun-airport/ If you bring the [children,kids] to Akumal on [holiday,vacation], there are many [things,activities] [here,available] which are [great,perfect] for the younger members of the [group,family].  It’s important to keep the kids [busy,occupied] and [entertained,interested] in all of the [exciting,fun] activities [here,available] in Akumal. Aside from touring the [many,local] Mayan ruins, snorkeling is ... http://akumaltraveler.com/activities-for-kids-in-akumal-mexico/ Aktun Chen, located in the Mayan Riviera, is just 4 kilometers south of Akumal. This provides a great chance to take a fun tour of the place best known for its many underground caves. The name “Aktun Chen” means “cave with an underground river inside” in ancient Mayan language. Nearly 988 ... http://akumaltraveler.com/aktun-chen-cavern-in-akumal-mexico/ Tulum, located 15 miles south of Akumal, was once called “Zama”, meaning “place of the dawning”.  This beautiful location which sits on a bluff facing the east Caribbean sea offers many Mayan ruins and ocean views for a day or short visit. It is usually accepted that Tulum was an major ... http://akumaltraveler.com/exploring-the-mayan-ruins-in-tulum-mexico/ Akumal Bay is known for its many species of sea turtles which use the grounds for breeding, feeding and rearing their young.  This provides an optimal chance to experience the animals in their natural habitat, including the many different species of fish and plant life. Snorkeling and scuba diving are perhaps ... http://akumaltraveler.com/snorkeling-in-akumal-mexico-2/ You can enjoy a memorable vacation in our private villa located directly on a white sandy beach in South Akumal, Mexico. Villa Paraiso is truly a "house in paradise" set in a lush tropical paradise usually associated with the South Pacific! The blend of brilliant sunlight, emerald and turqouis water, ... http://akumaltraveler.com/private-villa-for-rent-in-akumal-mexico/