But over the years the impact that mass tourism brought to the bay caused a lot of damage. Things have changed a lot last and especially this year and so has our position on this issue.
This is the reason we have decided to return to Akumal with our guests. As well as environmental issues, there were some other things going on. All you really have to do is take a look at some of the Trip Advisor reviews to see that before COVID19 there were some issues with aggression and pressure from locals, being made to pay to enter the public beach, and many other horror stories from holidaymakers being forced into tours.
The situation was complex and to really understand what was happening on Akumal Beach there are a few important points to know. Akumal was founded in so it is quite a bit older than Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cancun. It was actually founded by a scuba diver as a base for him and other divers.
Akumal beach is a public beach so you do not have to pay an entrance fee to be on the beach. You can not buy a beach in Mexico. However the land next to the beach is available to buy and much of it has been bought by private companies, including hotels and resorts. There are very few small passages that allow for public access to the beach. However, the owners of the land surrounding the beach have blocked these public access points, or at least made them very hard to locate so unless you are a local it is almost impossible to enter the beach through one of the public access points.
Because the owners of the private land want to make you pay to enter the beach. It really is that simple. This is a very delicate situation and is a constant cause of tension in the area.
Mexico is dealing with the pandemic with a traffic light system. If a state is in red that means they have high case numbers and are in full lockdown. If they are amber, it's essential services only, and green means everything is open. As the whole of Quintana Roo is currently in Amber, this means we are only allowed to operate essential services.
This means all public parks, and beaches are closed to the public. Civil protection forces were trying to locate the animal. Re: Shark Attack in Cancun Quote Post by doglovers » Tue Feb 01, pm laceymo wrote: I'm going to guess that it was a Grey or White tip reef shark, and wonder if she was wearing a wetsuit, I've read that sometimes shark attacks happen when a human wears a wetsuit as it appears"seal like to any hungry or playful shark".
Reef sharks maybe smaller but they can still do a lot of damage. Very sad though. Authorities say the shark was likely a female looking for a place to give birth. The Cancun public safety department has not yet issued an official statement, saying they want conclusive proof it was a shark attack. I'm glad she will be ok. Just a reminder that there are sharks out there! I was snorkeling at the edge of the reef in Akumal Bay in May and looked down to see an unusual fan - as I swam over, it, it moved away.
It turned out to be a shark's tail! It didn't seem interested in me and I swam one way and it swam another. It scared the poo out of me! The first encounter under water with these animals is an incredible feeling just amazing!
Probably also a little scaring, but breathtaking, fantastic, unforgettable and fascinating! To see these amazing animals in the open nature is truly spectacular! North Akumal beach has calmer waters, thanks to the protection of a reef break. With the Yak-Ku Lagoon flowing out to it, North Akumal enjoys an interesting blend of color in its waters.
The southern beaches, the Jade Bay, South Akumal, and Akumal Aventuras feature beautiful beachfront villas from its residential communities built by the beach. However, most of them can be accessed through entrances off the highway. While South Akumal can be accessed through a gate indicating the entrance in a separate highway from the main road.
The beaches in Akumal are free of charge. Do not pay, if anyone asks you to. Beaches across Mexico are public beaches and are subject to public property. Akumal Beach is known to have tourist traps, like asking for entrance fees and such, ignore them and walk away.
However, there are certain times that you could encounter little seaweed. This is due to the curvature of the bay and the reef nearby. South Akumal in particular often receives less seaweed than other beaches.
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