There’s a Whole Holiday Before Day of the Dead
Fireworks, a midnight shout heard in every plaza in the country, and women riding sidesaddle at full speed. Mexico's fall season opens in September, and almost no visitors know. Read More
News & Updates
When to Set Up Your Día de Muertos Altar
Most families finish their ofrenda by October 31. But you can start much earlier, and here on the peninsula the altar looks different than it does anywhere else in Mexico. Read More
Akumal Bay Is Looking Beautiful And The Webcam Is Back
Akumal Bay is looking great today, August 22—and after a brief interruption, our live webcam is back online for viewers around the world. Read More
Government Backs Akumal Pilot Program to Shape Future Sargassum Strategy
Akumal's community, businesses, and government agencies are working together to develop a coordinated local strategy for managing sargassum. Read More
Cenote Kaax Near Akumal A New Jungle Retreat for Swimming and Wellness
Discover Cenote Kaax near Akumal with swimming, Starlink coworking, local cuisine, yoga, temazcal, and a peaceful jungle setting. Read More
Congratulations to the Ladies of the Fancy Fox
Fox Hill members receive an exclusive $80 vacation credit on new Akumal vacation rental reservations through December 19 while plans for the next Fox Hill Getaway are underway. Read More
Whale Shark Season 2026 Near Akumal
Experience one of the Riviera Maya's most unforgettable adventures during whale shark season. Learn what to expect and how to plan your day trip from Akumal. Read More
Club Getaway 2027 Akumal Vacation
Join Fox Hill members, friends, and family in Akumal from January 23–30, 2027. Enjoy beachfront accommodations, optional golf at PGA Riviera Maya, airport transfers, and exclusive group activities. Read More
Omnis Cuisine Opens at Plaza Xaac Near Akumal
Omnis Cuisine has opened at Plaza Xaac near Akumal, offering creative cuisine, artisan pizzas, regional specialties, and approachable pricing for breakfast and dinner. Read More
Quintana Roo Tourist Mobility Pass Rules for Rental Car Drivers in Riviera Maya
What travelers driving rental cars in Riviera Maya should actually know about Quintana Roo’s Tourist Mobility Pass, what it does, and what it does not protect against. Read More