The staff were super friendly and checked up on us to make sure everything was good going above and…read morebeyond. The food was amazing quality and taste was amazing.

We stayed 3 minutes walk from this place, was recommended by our Airbnb receptionist since theirs…read moreopen later on the day, quick service good lattes great view! Thanks

Akumal beach is such a great beach for exploring the sea turtles and snorkeling! Not great if you…read moreare looking for white sands and no shells though. Weather is always amazing and so many things to do with the little town and dive shop there. Also several restaurants to eat.

Beautiful white sand beach, turtles in the water, minimal seaweed, what more could you ask for!…read more I understand why people make this beach their home base for their Quintana Roo vacation.! I'm not entirely sure one must pay for the guided tour to get in the water and see the turtles. I want to support the local economy, but perhaps there's a trick to enjoying this beach without paying for guided tour, think life jackets, and locker rooms. There is a restaurant on site, and my friend and I just gave a really big tip to the waiter so he would let us leave our bags at the table for 15 minutes while we snorkeled with our own gear to see the turtles. kind of hush hush, we did it very discreetly and quietly and quickly. I attached the screenshot I showed to the taxi driver upon arrival to get us to the restaurant without going through the Disneyland style entrance line and fee. I'm not sure I recommend this method, however, as I can imagine multiple ways this theory could have gone wrong. Side note, perhaps we were off season in late may, but we actually saw no turtles. maybe we should have paid for the guided tour after all.

So hard to go wrong experiencing a sin of tough for the first time. Was lucky enough to swim with…read morethe turtle down below. Acquaint little Village and a beautiful jungle setting. Highly recommend this when visiting this area of Mexico.

One of the best cenote places in Tulum. I'd definitely suggest to purchase the combo deal it should…read moregive you access to all cenotes: Jaguar (the smallest one with short ziplinning), Nicteha (the mid size but quietest of them), and Dos Ojos (the biggest one with a crowd). The combo also covers the parking. It can be quite drive to go from the ticketing to each respective cenotes. Driving or scooting into each cenotes is recommended. Dos Ojos Cenotes is where the main attraction is and it can be quite enjoyable. We did snorkeling and the view under the water was clear amazing. It would have been much better if we were scuba diving certified to be able to dive inside the cave and into path underneath. That's why I think this place would be really amazing if you were scuba diving certified so you get to explore everything. I guess I should be looking forward to do this next time...

What an amazing experience getting to dive into and explore inside caves in the Cenotes…read more Got to take a dip after visiting the Tulum Ruins which was one of the best tours by far in my traveling experience this past year. So much history, so much care for them still! We have to protect them at all costs! Wonders of our world I say. This tour from our cruise ship was a 9 hour day but if you're there on your own time and more freely to explore, definitely still take your time and enjoy! But do gotta warn the humidity especially in July when we went, it was atrocious. Pile on the sunblock and cover up still. Bring a towel to wipe the constant drenching sweat off of ya. lol

The experience was so personable and unforgettable! This was an amazing adventure led by wonderful…read morepeople. Carlos was our guide and he was so knowledgeable, told us many facts, showed us really cool areas and made us feel safe. We got amazing photos and it was a great experience all the way around. I would definitely recommend this place!

SCAM ALERT!!! This business does not take you to the labnaha cenote anymore. It does not offer any…read moreof the services advertised on its website, such as tours, snorkeling, zip, lining, etc. It massively up charges you for what is actually a ticket to the operation next-door called Casa Tortuga, which is a tourist trap amusement park. It also will not give you your deposit back if you booked online. There's just one extremely rude guy at the building who checks your reservation and then sends you next-door to a completely different establishment, which will also not take you to the Labnaha cenote.

This was right near Akumal and we didn't know what to expect. It was great! We had a large group of…read more8 people. Some of us wanted to zip line, some wanted to explore the caves, and we all wanted to explore the Cenote snorkeling. They accommodated us splitting up our group and providing each with a personal guide, then gathered us together to go down into the cenote for swimming. The caves were great, very walkable and lots of interesting features. There are a lot of bats and it was neat to see them in their habitat. They were quite a bit larger than our little brown bats in the northwest! The tour was not crowded, felt like we had the cave to ourselves and the guide was on our schedule. There were several caves that we explored and there were also nice exit points along the way if someone started feeling claustrophobic. They ended the caves at an area with lots of animals to view while we walked back to the main area. Fun seeing a large spider monkey group in one area, looked like zip lines went over some of the areas with different animals within fenced areas. Our group that did zip line really enjoyed it and had fun on the lines and going upside down, seemed like it was a good tour too. The cenote was more crowded. They took our group on a tour in the water and then left us to snorkel as long as we wanted. Lots of cave fish and things to explore above and below the water. This park is really nice if you want to sample a lot of local things at once like caves, wildlife, cenote, and snorkeling. I recommend stopping by it's a easy drive off the main road. It was an unpaved road and plan to get your car dusty but it helped make it feel like you were out in the jungle. Our group was all adults, but smaller children were LOVING it. Perfect experience for the grade school age kids too.

Can you imagine swimming away from shore without a lifeguard, going as far as you want and where…read moreyou want in crystal clear 80 degree water to swim and follow schools of fish? That's what you get at Xcacel. I didn't detect any crazy rip tides or strong currents - and went about a mile off shore - far enough that to lose sight of landmarks to return to the beach (forget about remembering where clothing, sandals and water bottle!). I did not see any turtles here but I did see a lot of fish - it was fantastic. One of the best beach experiences I have had in my life - I will definitely go back. This is a DIY, advanced level snorkeling and swimming beach. There are tours showing up with the occasional busload of people to see the tiny cenote and to trek onto the beach but - the beach is so big - I really didn't see many other people. There are no services - just a kiosk on the driveway for your donation/entry fee. Bring your own EVERYTHING.

Amazing beach and decent snorkeling spot for just 20 pesos admission. The water was unbelievably…read morewarm and clear, and the beach never got too crowded. We snorkeled on our own and saw quite a few fish and a barracuda. We didn't see any turtles, but it's possible that we just weren't looking in the right place. There's also a small cenote in the back with a ton of fish. I liked that the price of admission was low enough that we didn't feel compelled to spend too much time in the cold cenote water. The location is kind of hard to spot from the road. There's just one small banner with a picture of a turtle on it on the side of the road, and by the time you see it, it's probably too late to turn in.

Getting a new start - surprise 'vows' on a RMCatamaran with our families…read more We booked an evening cruise with Riviera Maya Catamarans. Our daughters and their 'friends' were meeting for the first time. We let RMC know that we wanted to surprise our family with a simple vow-exchanging ceremony. The Captain and staff knew - no one else. We were welcomed by two amazing greeters - they presented us with a cold bottle of champagne before we even boarded. The staff had taken time to set a gorgeous table with fresh fruit and snacks - fresh flowers placed around the vessel. it was the perfect welcome. I wish that I could remember all of the names staff: Sofia, Captain Alex are the names that come to mind - but all were great at their jobs. My only discouragement was that the seas were rough, so we had to stay in Puerto Adventuras canals and finally dropped anchor in what I'd consider to be a 'party cove'. Cap Alex did his best to get us away from the twerkers, loud music and drunk partiers. We did surprise our family -Captain Alex ad-libbed the wedding in Spanish, we exchanged vows and he declared us 'husband and wife'. It was magical. I thank the staff, Captain and crew for making a positively wonderful event for us and our families. Thank you!

We had the best crew with a chef who went above and beyond. The food was so good. Teens had a…read moreblast on the sail as well as the cove. Well worth the money spent. Highly recommend booking in advance to get the catamaran.

Aldo and crew were AMAZING!!!! I've been on plenty boats but this was the best. The hospitality was…read moreamazing ! They were so attentive! They even helped my 2 year old swim while I was on the boat. The guacamole was delicious and fresh. I legit have zero complaints.

Omg, the absolute highlight of my birthday trip. Shoutout to the crew for taking care of us! Jesus,…read moreAlex, Axel, Lola, and Dustin! Es muy bien! :D My friends and I did the 5-hour In-Ha Snorkel & La Bocana Tour. The yacht included a paddleboard, snorkeling, and fishing gear. The crew was so nice and friendly. Towards the end, it was a party with them, it was such a great way to end my trip. The vibes were WONDERFUL. During the experience, we had freshly made ceviche and burgers. They were also accommodating with my dairy allergy and the drinks they made were fantastic! I appreciated the crew prioritizing safety while keeping the environment exciting and fun. I loved it! Lola took AMAZING photos of our entire experience. Jesus got photos of my friends and I snorkeling and some fishes that we saw. It was beautiful! Thank you for making memories with my friends and I definitely would do that again!

We booked 2 tours, one turtle snorkel with Gilmer and a 3 hour fishing trip with Manny and wow, I…read morecouldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm seven months pregnant and we have an 18 month old and I appreciated how accommodating both Gilmer and Manny were! Gilmer and Manny made sure to capture our experience so we could focus on the moment and sent us all the photos. Gilmer made sure to point out any creatures and give us insight. Manny & crew were able to help us snag 5 mahi mahi and the last one was a massive 60 pound male! Just incredible. On top of that they took us to a local restaurant to cook up our fresh fish. If we're not too tuckered out we may have to book another trip as I know it will be worth while. Great prices for life lasting memories, thanks again guys for being so awesome.

Gilmer was an amazing tour guide (we did the kayak and snorkeling experience). We were able to see…read morelots of colorful purple coral reef, barracuda, star fish, sting rays, sand dollars, and an assortment of fish! He took us to two different locations, and was very knowledgeable about what we saw! He also was able to show us where octopus live and gave us some cool facts. He was a very caring and fun tour guide. If i could give more than 5 stars I would. Thank you Gilmer! -Nikole & Kristian

Xel-Ha was not initially on our list during our visit to Tulum, but we decided last minute to give…read moreit a try and I'm glad we did! It provided an all inclusive, low key day exploring nature and enjoying the water. It's basically a massive lagoon where you can snorkel different areas, take an inner tube through the mangroves, ride bikes to the mangroves, eat and drink as much as you want (buy the all inclusive package it's worth it), and ride the water slides from the top of the lighthouse. The food was decent for a buffet at a water park. The three different restaurants had a variety of options. The bars around the park would make you drinks with quality spirits for an all inclusive like Bacardi, Malibu, etc. We were trying to order our tickets online the same day but we kept getting an error message. We called their helpline and purchased tickets over the phone. I was glad we did because we received a discount! Lastly, there are stations all around the park where you can get a locker and pickup snorkel gear, etc. Don't go to the first station you see. Walk to the main area of the park and choose a station close to your next activity. They also provide showers to rinse before and after and life jackets to wear while in the lagoon.

We spent Day 2 of our Christmas trip at Xel-Há with our family and it was honestly one of the…read morehighlights of the trip. This place is basically a tropical playground. Cenotes, caves, snorkeling, river floats, hammocks, zip lines, and all the water activities you could want, all tucked into the jungle. What really surprised me was the food. I normally hate buffets, but this one was actually... good. Like really good. Fresh, flavorful, and plenty of options for everyone, from picky eaters to foodies. We ate well and didn't feel like we were sacrificing quality just because it was all-inclusive. We went back for thirds lol. It's definitely a long day and there's a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and pace yourself, but that's part of the fun. You can be adventurous or just float, snack, and nap in a hammock with a drink in your hand. The fact that almost everything is included (food, drinks, gear, activities) makes it feel totally worth it. No nickel-and-diming, just show up and enjoy. If you're in Tulum with family or honestly anyone who loves nature and water, Xel-Há is a must. We had an amazing time and I'd go back in a heartbeat.