Guidebook for Akumal
Food Scene
Best burritos around, closed on Tuesday, bring cash. They offer coconut wraps, if you can't eat flour tortillas, and they are amazing!!
212 locals recommend
Burrito Amor
Mz 05 Av. TulumBest burritos around, closed on Tuesday, bring cash. They offer coconut wraps, if you can't eat flour tortillas, and they are amazing!!
We love going here for many meals - they typically close around 5pm on most days but Thursday they stay open till 8pm. Check their Facebook pages for times and you can always message them - they are great at responding! The tequila shrimp is amazing but Tony is always cooking up something special! Ask about the specials.
22 locals recommend
Jungle Fish Beach Club
We love going here for many meals - they typically close around 5pm on most days but Thursday they stay open till 8pm. Check their Facebook pages for times and you can always message them - they are great at responding! The tequila shrimp is amazing but Tony is always cooking up something special! Ask about the specials.
Breakfast is my favorite meal here but the view is what makes this restaurant most appealing. The food is good but the view is great! They accept cards and speak English pretty well.
204 locals recommend
La Buena Vida
NorthBreakfast is my favorite meal here but the view is what makes this restaurant most appealing. The food is good but the view is great! They accept cards and speak English pretty well.
Essentials
Grocery store on your way to Akumal - you can find most all items needed. Plus there is a shopping center with pizza, Chinese and several other shops.
97 locals recommend
Chedraui, Super
Grocery store on your way to Akumal - you can find most all items needed. Plus there is a shopping center with pizza, Chinese and several other shops.
Great store if you are looking for brands you may recognize - Walmart offers pretty much everything from fresh produce to towels to TV's. They also have 2 ATM's if you need cash. There are 2 Walmart's in Playa Del Carmen, this one is less crowded. IT's located on the jungle side.
116 locals recommend
Walmart La Cruz
Great store if you are looking for brands you may recognize - Walmart offers pretty much everything from fresh produce to towels to TV's. They also have 2 ATM's if you need cash. There are 2 Walmart's in Playa Del Carmen, this one is less crowded. IT's located on the jungle side.
Grocery store in Tulum with most everything. They also have several ATM's.
609 locals recommend
Chedraui
Grocery store in Tulum with most everything. They also have several ATM's.
Shopping
Lots of local shops for souvenirs, food, clothing, bags, art, you name it... Always bring cash!
999 locals recommend
Tulum
Lots of local shops for souvenirs, food, clothing, bags, art, you name it... Always bring cash!
Tons of shopping in Playa Del Carmen - wander around, taste test tequila for free, try to ignore the many vendors trying to talk you into their shop (just say "no gracias"), know everything is negotiable (if they won't give you the price you think is fair, walk out, they may quickly change their mind) and always bring cash.
6 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue
5 Avenida NorteTons of shopping in Playa Del Carmen - wander around, taste test tequila for free, try to ignore the many vendors trying to talk you into their shop (just say "no gracias"), know everything is negotiable (if they won't give you the price you think is fair, walk out, they may quickly change their mind) and always bring cash.
I can't remember the name of the shop by it's right next to this restaurants main bar/beach cafe. They sell some of the coolest local art. She isn't a fan of haggling on prices so just know what is listed may be the price you pay. She accepts credit cards. While you're there grab lunch at the beach bar!
51 locals recommend
Lol-Ha Restaurant
I can't remember the name of the shop by it's right next to this restaurants main bar/beach cafe. They sell some of the coolest local art. She isn't a fan of haggling on prices so just know what is listed may be the price you pay. She accepts credit cards. While you're there grab lunch at the beach bar!
Everything Else
They have many bars and restaurants, you can watch dolphins swim around, hear live music and most everyone speaks English as it's a big gated expat community. We only go here for dinner, typically at Hippos or Latitude 20 (they have live music on Friday's). You'll feel like you are in FL more than in Mexico but it's worth checking out. Most places take cards but always carry cash. When you arrive at the security gate just tell them where you are going, they will want to see your license to write down your info and then they will let you in. Easy as that.
176 locals recommend
Faro Puerto Aventuras
Carr. Tulum - CancúnThey have many bars and restaurants, you can watch dolphins swim around, hear live music and most everyone speaks English as it's a big gated expat community. We only go here for dinner, typically at Hippos or Latitude 20 (they have live music on Friday's). You'll feel like you are in FL more than in Mexico but it's worth checking out. Most places take cards but always carry cash. When you arrive at the security gate just tell them where you are going, they will want to see your license to write down your info and then they will let you in. Easy as that.
They have many bars and restaurants, you can watch dolphins swim around, hear live music and most everyone speaks English as it's a big gated expat community. We only go here for dinner, typically at Hippos or Latitude 20 (they have live music on Friday's). You'll feel like you are in FL more than in Mexico but it's worth checking out. Most places take cards but always carry cash. When you arrive at the security gate just tell them where you are going, they will want to see your license to write down your info and then they will let you in. Easy as that.
176 locals recommend
Faro Puerto Aventuras
Carr. Tulum - CancúnThey have many bars and restaurants, you can watch dolphins swim around, hear live music and most everyone speaks English as it's a big gated expat community. We only go here for dinner, typically at Hippos or Latitude 20 (they have live music on Friday's). You'll feel like you are in FL more than in Mexico but it's worth checking out. Most places take cards but always carry cash. When you arrive at the security gate just tell them where you are going, they will want to see your license to write down your info and then they will let you in. Easy as that.
They have many bars and restaurants, you can watch dolphins swim around, hear live music and most everyone speaks English as it's a big gated expat community. We only go here for dinner, typically at Hippos or Latitude 20 (they have live music on Friday's). You'll feel like you are in FL more than in Mexico but it's worth checking out. Most places take cards but always carry cash. When you arrive at the security gate just tell them where you are going, they will want to see your license to write down your info and then they will let you in. Easy as that.
176 locals recommend
Faro Puerto Aventuras
Carr. Tulum - CancúnThey have many bars and restaurants, you can watch dolphins swim around, hear live music and most everyone speaks English as it's a big gated expat community. We only go here for dinner, typically at Hippos or Latitude 20 (they have live music on Friday's). You'll feel like you are in FL more than in Mexico but it's worth checking out. Most places take cards but always carry cash. When you arrive at the security gate just tell them where you are going, they will want to see your license to write down your info and then they will let you in. Easy as that.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have live music on Friday's - it's inside the gated community of Puerto Adventura. There are many restaurants, shopping and a dolphin swim adventure... Once you get to the security gate just tell them where you are going, show your ID and they will let you in. Most places take cards (still have cash with you though), all speak English as it's a large expat community.
19 locals recommend
Restaurant Latitude 20
They have live music on Friday's - it's inside the gated community of Puerto Adventura. There are many restaurants, shopping and a dolphin swim adventure... Once you get to the security gate just tell them where you are going, show your ID and they will let you in. Most places take cards (still have cash with you though), all speak English as it's a large expat community.
Parks & Nature
Great little cenote, doesn't cost much, bring cash... Don't go on a Sunday as it's packed with locals. You can snorkel in the fresh water, jump off a small "cliff". They don't allow sunscreen so either lather up before you get there or get the sunscreen with no chemicals that is all natural. Most places here don't like sunscreen chemicals in the water so it's not a bad plan to get some.
181 locals recommend
Cenote Azul
Great little cenote, doesn't cost much, bring cash... Don't go on a Sunday as it's packed with locals. You can snorkel in the fresh water, jump off a small "cliff". They don't allow sunscreen so either lather up before you get there or get the sunscreen with no chemicals that is all natural. Most places here don't like sunscreen chemicals in the water so it's not a bad plan to get some.
This is a larger cenote which is very nice - their is an alligator they feed so don't be surprised if you see him... Definitely ask about him. If you want to grab lunch there is a restaurant right on the beach which has great food (I love their burgers) and STRONG margaritas. Bring cash!!
136 locals recommend
Casa Cenote
This is a larger cenote which is very nice - their is an alligator they feed so don't be surprised if you see him... Definitely ask about him. If you want to grab lunch there is a restaurant right on the beach which has great food (I love their burgers) and STRONG margaritas. Bring cash!!
I haven't done this yet but everyone says it's really nice. You can see a lot of animals, do a float, snorkel, etc... Look up their website for all their activities.
188 locals recommend
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
I haven't done this yet but everyone says it's really nice. You can see a lot of animals, do a float, snorkel, etc... Look up their website for all their activities.
Sightseeing
Go see some ruins - they aren't far and it doesn't cost much... There are several people selling packages, bring cash, everything is negotiable! Ask to pay in pesos vs dollars if you can - that always saves you money. If you go in summer, just know there isn't shade so bring a hat and sunscreen - it gets HOT!!
514 locals recommend
Ruinas de Tulum
Go see some ruins - they aren't far and it doesn't cost much... There are several people selling packages, bring cash, everything is negotiable! Ask to pay in pesos vs dollars if you can - that always saves you money. If you go in summer, just know there isn't shade so bring a hat and sunscreen - it gets HOT!!