Snorkel· Akumal· Mexico
Yal-Kú Lagoon (Akumal)
20° 24.6′ N · 87° 18.3′ W · approximate
A clear, brackish rock lagoon where a freshwater spring meets the sea - a nursery full of juvenile tropical fish, 2 km north of Akumal.
Practical
Coordinate is the OpenStreetMap 'Yal-Ku' attraction, tagged open 8 am-5:30 pm (approximate; GeoNames lists 'Caleta Yalkú' at 20.41105, -87.30331). Spanish Wikipedia describes the freshwater spring in the rocky zone and the many juvenile tropical fish. Paid entry - fees not confirmed, verify locally. Shore access only; reach it by road from Akumal or Puerto Aventuras.
Best for
Easy snorkel for all ages
Nearby
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- Akumal Bay Anchorage (Settled-Weather Day Stop)0.9 NM away
- Akumal Beach1 NM away
- Akumal Arts Festival1.1 NM away
- Akumal Bay Turtles1.1 NM away
- Centro Ecológico Akumal1.1 NM away
- Lol Ha Restaurant (Akumal)1.1 NM away
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season (Riviera Maya and Sian Ka'an)1.1 NM away