The Maya called them dzonots (sacred wells). The Spanish — mangling the Mayan name — called them cenotes. We call them unsurpassable swimming holes. The Yucatán peninsula, where most of Mexico's ...

Akumal is a coastal resort town on the Yucatan Peninsula known for its white-sand beaches, sparkling water and stunning coral reefs. It is also rich in marine life, including sea turtles. The area is ...

Halfway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo is a turnoff from the highway that heads toward the beaches of Akumal. The town, known for its ring of sugar-sand ...

With quiet beaches and clear turquoise waters, Akumal offers a variety of chill things to do. These are ideal for anyone ...

I have visited A LOT of cenotes, both on a Cancun cenotes tour and solo — and you’re about to get all my insider info on how ...