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Akumal Reef
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Protected Reef: Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System—the second-largest reef in the world!Turtle Town: Akumal literally means “Place of the Turtles” in Mayan, and yep, you’re almost guaranteed to see green sea turtles cruising by.Shallow & Clear: Great visibility (up to 30m/100ft)
Green and Hawksbill Turtles, spotted eagle rays (especially in winter), moray eels, barracudas, angelfish, parrotfish, and trunkfish. Colorful coral formations and sponges
Dive Activity
Top Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Shutterstock-Ed Jenkins
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Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
Green Turtle
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Barracuda
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Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
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Wrasse
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Eagle Ray
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Stingrays
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iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish
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Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
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