Playa Akumal

Too expensive, but has excellent view front beach and free parking

Be aware that access to this beach is no longer free. It was years ago and we visited on that outdated information. There is an entry fee to pay for use of the beach, which I can tell you is not worth it unless you are going to snorkel with turtles - which is an additional charge. I can’t speak to the turtle experience, because we decided to visit a different attraction. But I think there should be more information upfront about what there is to do before being charged for parking.

Tourist trap posing as Natural Park. In fact it is just a beach where you pay for admittedly good facilities like changing rooms and beach showers. And that would be fine except that the 100 pessos entry only allows to swim in circle in the roped off shallow area like in the kindergarten. Anything further up is allowed only with a guide for another 300+. So in summary if you come here to see turtles pay 400 pesos and you will leave happy. If you come to just access the beach it's a total rip off and scam. Just go to any beach or even Half Moon bay 1 minute walk next door for free.

We went to this beach about 4-5 years ago and I still remember how beautiful this beach was with water crystal clear, and calm, perfect for swimming with my fins. There were some turtles I encountered swimming here which was an exciting experience. My kids enjoyed playing in the sand and the shallows as the water was calm and safe. There were also many stalls set up on the beach and places to eat on the beach which made this location very convenient as well!

This beach is beautiful. You do have to pay to park which was 50 pesos and it was 100 pesos to pay to get in the beach and use the locker, bathrooms, and showers. The beach has a bar, restaurant, and a few small store that sell beach gear and sovineers. To snorkel with the turtle you will have to pay the tour guides. Really a pretty beach with a nice chill atmosphere. Also this beach didnt seem to have the seaweed problem that some other beaches have in the summer months.