Overlooking Half-moon bay through palm leaves in Akumal (Place of the Turtles) along the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

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Akumal is a small town between Playa del Carmen and Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. In the heart of the Riviera Maya just 37 km from Playa del Carmen and just one hour south of Cancun, Akumal is one of the best places to visit in the Mexican Caribbean for its great variety of beautiful beaches and tourist services. Akumal in the Mayan language means "Land of turtles" and it is still one of the favorite places for these marine animals to spawn. However, what makes Akumal charming and fascinating for tourists from around the world, is its spectacular bay with clear waters and underground rivers. Akumal is one of the most peaceful places in the Riviera Maya: one protected shallow bay with a secluded beach and a nearby reef.

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Size: 5032px × 3355px
Location: Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photo credit: © Carver Mostardi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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