If you bring the children to Akumal on vacation, there are many things available which are perfect for the younger members of the group. It’s important to keep the kids busy and interested in all of the exciting activities available in Akumal.
Aside from touring the many Mayan ruins, snorkeling is perhaps the most interesting activity for all visitors to Akumal, and some of the places are especially perfect for the children. With a few safety precautions, the kids can partake in this fun with little chance of hurt or accident.
Properly fitted life jackets should be used by each child. Some villas provide these life jackets free of charge. Vests will not only prevent deadly accidents in the water, but will help to cover their torso and prevent sunburn in this area. It should also be applied often to avoid major skin damage from the tropical Caribbean sun!
Yal-Ku Lagoon offers an optimum site for young snorkelers. The calm waters of the area are free of rough waters and big waves, allowing them to view the colorful sea life easily. The bay in front of the villas in South Akumal also is perfect because of the reef blocking the waves.
A day at the beach is loved by everyone, and the children can busy themselves with the white sand all day long. Buckets and shovels give the opportunity to make sand castles while you rest and watch the kids play. A sandy beach in front of your rental is a huge plus. Most rental villas also have a fresh water pool with a Jacuzzi for the family to enjoy. Many also have kyacks for you to enjoy.
Always discuss with the children the importance of being aware of your surroundings before a day at the beach. They should not walk near turtle nests or dig around in them for fear of breaking eggs buried beneath the sand.
The Jungle Place is a fun place to take the animal-loving children in the group. It is a sanctuary for spider monkeys situated four miles south of Akumal neat the town of Chemuyil. Here, they can view many of the local wild animals which are caged or chained for safety. They may also play with the monkeys and talk to the many colorful parrots located here.
Places like Xel Ha, Hidden Worlds, Dolphin Adventures and Actun Chen also offer excitement for everyone in the family, and are good for even the small kids. Hike the woods to cenotes, tour a cave, ride the zip-line in the jungle, swim with the dolphins, tube on a river, jump from a cliff, or eat homemade ice cream made at many of the local eateries. They are all within a ten minute drive of Akumal.
Depending whether your children are adventurous, interested in animals and nature, or just enjoy to play in the water all day will help you to choose the best for them to engage in. Discuss with your family about what they would like to see and do while in Akumal, and try to oblige at least one thing that even the kids want to do.
