Transportation to Akumal | Best way to get to Akumal

Cancun to Akumal Shuttle

Get to Akumal quickly and comfortably. Find the best transportation services to Akumal, available accommodations and travel information.

Transportation to Akumal from Cancun Airport

Akumal, literally "the land of turtles" in Mayan, is a beachfront ecological community with an amazing bay where lots of turtles choose to spawn and feed. Located in Riviera Maya, this turtle-paradise is about 30 min from Playa del Carmen.

It's full of accommodations ranging to every budget. Akumal is also popular thanks to its proximity to impressive coral reefs with vast marine life.

130 hotels found

Trasnfer time 1:45 Hrs

Services from $52USD

CANCUN PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

This service is provided for up to 8 passengers (kids/infants are considered as passengers).

FROM $120 USD

CANCUN LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

This service is provided for up to 6 passengers (kids/infants are considered as passengers).

FROM $230 USD

CANCUN GROUP TRANSPORTATION

This service is provided for up to 16 passengers (kids/infants are considered as passengers).

FROM $230 USD

CANCUN HANDICAP TRANSPORTATION

This service the Vehicles are well taken care of and can take 1 person in wheelchair plus 5 companions or 2 wheelchairs plus 3 companions.

FROM $225 USD

CANCUN LIMO TRANSPORTATION

This service is provided for up to 14 passengers (kids/infants are considered as passengers).

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FAQ about Akumal

1.- How do I get from Cancun airport to Akumal?

How do I get from Cancun airport to Akumal?

If you are willing to try the long way, it would be to take the bus to Cancun Downtown, then a van to Playa del Carmen, and finally a van to Tulum and ask the driver to drop you off at the entrance of Akumal, over 307 Federal Highway. From there, you could either walk all the way (500 m | 10 min) to the town or take a local taxi. The short way is to book with us.

2.- How much is a taxi from Cancun to Akumal?

How much is a taxi from Cancun to Akumal?

Taxi rates to Akumal are volatile since taxi drivers set their own rates. However, we offer vans for transportation services from any location in Cancun to any location in Akumal from $95 USD.

3.- How far is Akumal from Cancun Airport?

How far is Akumal from Cancun Airport?

Akumal is 92.2 km from Cancun Airport, which usually takes from 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 45 min.

4.- What airport is near Akumal?

What airport is near Akumal?

The two nearest airports to Akumal are Cozumel Airport (CZM) [55.9 km | 1 hr 45 min aprrox.] and Cancun Airport (CUN) [92.2 km | 1 hr 15 min aprrox].

5.- Can you still swim with turtles in Akumal?

Can you still swim with turtles in Akumal?

Absolutely, it's still possible to swim with turtles in Akumal despite what self-named "inspectors" can say. However, the swim area with no official guide is restricted to 150 m off the beach. Turtles must not be touched.

6.- How far is it from Cancun to Akumal?

How far is it from Cancun to Akumal?

Akumal is 105 km (1 hr 30 min aprrox.) from Cancun.

7.- What does Akumal mean in mayan?

What does Akumal mean in mayan?

Akumal means "place of turtles" in Mayan.

8.- Does Akumal has seaweed?

Does Akumal has seaweed?

It depends on the season you visit Akumal. Rainy season can bring a bit of seaweed, bot the most part of the year, Akumal beach is clear of seaweed.