Can you swim in Akumal for free?
Can you swim in Akumal for free? The beach is public and legally free to enter but it's now very difficult to access without paying for entry through a private establishment. The fee as of April 2022 is 120 pesos or $6 USD (around £5).
Can you snorkel in Akumal for free?
The beach at Akumal is a public beach. It is free to enter. There is no charge to lay on the beach on your towel nor is there a charge to enter the water (with or without snorkel gear).
Is there a seaweed problem in Akumal?
For example, the coastline south of Playa Del Carmen and past Akumal can sometimes be reported with high levels of seaweed.
Can I swim in sargassum?
“You can swim in the water if there's sargassum and people do, but I have seen some reports of sea lice associated with sargassum in water with big mats of it floating around,” he says, referring to small jellyfish larvae, which can cause the skin to erupt in a red, itchy rash.
Can you see turtles from the beach in Akumal?
May to November is the nesting season for the sea turtles in Akumal, Mexico, and when you are most likely to see them near the beach.
Where is the best beach in Mexico without seaweed?
While exposed eastern shores are most likely to get hit by surges of sargassum, some beaches in Mexico have no sargassum. This includes Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo and Cozumel's western shore. They're generally seaweed-free. However, much depends on winds and ocean currents.
What are the worst months for seaweed in Cancun?
Sargassum is at its worst between April and August, peaking in July and August, although this year saw the seaweed arrive early, with some beaches being hit heavily in March.