Getting around from Akumal is easy once you know how the official taxi system works. The sindicato that serves Akumal Norte has published updated 2025-26 taxi rates for trips starting in Akumal, including the arch area, Half Moon Bay, Yal Ku, and the surrounding condos and villas.

All prices on the sheet are in Mexican pesos and are per vehicle, one way. The amounts do not change per person.

Where Akumal taxis pick up

From Akumal you will usually do one of the following:

• Walk to the taxi stand by the arch in Akumal (next to Plaza Ukana, Parque Tsuuk, Club Akumal Caribe and the dive shops).
• Request pick up in Akumal Norte or South Akumal and the dispatcher will send a taxi up to your condo or villa.
• Have your concierge, front desk or host call the taxi on your behalf.

These rates apply when the journey starts in Akumal. If you are traveling from Cancun or Tulum airports into Akumal you will usually pre-book a shuttle or use airport transport services with their own price list.

How the 2025-26 taxi rates are structured

On the official “Tarifas Oficiales Akumal Norte 2025” sheet you will see three columns:

• 1 to 4 passengers – standard car or small SUV
• 5 to 8 passengers – larger van
• 9 to 14 passengers – full passenger van

Example:

• Akumal to Tulum Centro
• 1–4 passengers: $850 MXN
• 5–8 passengers: $1,700 MXN
• 9–14 passengers: $2,210 MXN

The total is for the whole taxi, not per person.

Always confirm that the driver is using the official sheet. You can ask politely: “¿Me puede mostrar la tarifa oficial de Akumal Norte, por favor?”

2025 sample taxi fares from Akumal

Here are some of the most popular trips from Akumal, using the official 2025 rates for 1–4 passengers so you have a realistic idea of costs. All are one-way fares.

Around Akumal and nearby beaches

• Condominios Yal Ku and Villas Akumal: $400 MXN
• Akumal Sur, Oasis Tulum, Rancho San Martín: $500 MXN
• Chemuyil and Chan Chemuyil: $600 MXN
• Casa Tortuga cenotes corridor: $750 MXN

These short rides are handy if you prefer not to walk in the mid-day heat or after dark.

Cenotes and attractions close to town

• Gran Cenote (toward Tulum): $850 MXN
• Cenote Calavera: $800 MXN
• Cenote Dos Ojos and Sac-Aktun: $850 MXN
• Xel-Ha, Xcacel and Xunaam-Ha: $600 MXN
• Monos Chemuyil: $600 MXN

If you plan to move between several cenotes in one day, consider hiring the same taxi for waiting time and negotiate a total price before you start.

Tulum town, Tren Maya and Tulum Airport

• Tulum Ruins: $800 MXN
• Tulum Centro: $850 MXN
• Aldea Zama: $1,000 MXN
• Estación Tren Maya Tulum: $1,000 MXN
• Tulum International Airport: $1,800 MXN

These fares are for taxis leaving from Akumal. From the airport to Akumal you will usually reserve a shuttle service separately.

Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya resorts

• Xcaret, Xplor and Hotel Xcaret México: $900 MXN
• Playacar and Playa del Carmen Centro: $950 MXN
• Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen: $1,400 MXN
• Resorts such as Corasol, Royal Haciendas, Sandos Caracol, Marea Azul: $1,000 MXN
• Mayakoba, Grand Velas, Ocean Maya, Blue Diamond: $1,300 MXN

These are popular day trips for shopping, dining or catching the ferry to Cozumel.

Cancun area and Costa Mujeres

• Puerto Morelos: $1,700 MXN
• Bahía Petempich: $1,750 MXN
• Royalton, Hilton Waldorf and Moon Palace: $1,950 MXN
• Estación Tren Maya Cancún: $2,100 MXN
• Cancun Airport: $2,100 MXN
• Cancun Hotel Zone: $2,400 MXN
• Puerto Juárez (Ultramar ferry to Isla Mujeres): $2,500 MXN
• Punta Sam, Costa Mujeres, Riu Dunamar: $2,900 MXN

Again, these prices are for journeys that start in Akumal.

Tulum beach zones from Akumal

The official sheet divides the Tulum beach road into several zones that cover different hotels and beach clubs. All prices below are for 1–4 passengers, one way, departing from Akumal:

• Zone 1 – Mirador, El Faro, ZaZilKin, Santa Fe, Villas Pescadores, Playa Maya, Ikal Kai and nearby hotels: $950 MXN
• Zone 2 – Kore Tulum, Habitas, Papaya Playa, Azulik, Kintoh, Mina, Art Beach, Punta Piedra, Posada del Sol, Piedra Escondida and nearby: $950 MXN
• Zone 3 – El Pez, Maya Tulum, Kitchen Table, Akiin, Tábano, Amansala Tago, Posada Margarita, La Zebra and nearby: $1,050 MXN
• Zone 4 – Jungle Market, UMO, Dune, Taboo, Tantra, Chambao, Marea, RosaNegra, Gitano and nearby restaurants and clubs: $1,200 MXN
• Zone 5 – Tita Tulum, El Arca, Bal Nak, Xcañan, Matcha Mama south, Suenos Tulum, Chiringuito, Nomade, Malca and the far end of the beach road: $1,350 MXN

Your driver will usually confirm the name of your hotel and pick the correct zone according to the list.

Long-distance taxi trips from Akumal

Official 2025 rates also include longer routes, which are useful as a price reference:

• Coba: $1,600 MXN
• Chichen Itza: $3,100 MXN
• Ek Balam: $3,100 MXN
• Laguna Kaan Luum: $1,300 MXN
• Felipe Carrillo Puerto: $2,100 MXN
• Valladolid: $2,500 MXN
• Bacalar, Chetumal, Mahahual, Mérida, Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: each listed at $4,100 MXN for 1–4 passengers.

For these longer routes, many visitors prefer to arrange a private driver for the day with waiting time and return included. Use the official rate as your benchmark when you negotiate.

Who to call for a taxi from Akumal

The taxi service that covers Akumal Norte publishes this phone number on the official tariff sheet:

Teléfono para servicios: +52 984 875 9056

You can:

1. Call directly and give your pick-up point in Akumal (for example “Plaza Ukana”, “Las Casitas”, “Condominios Yal Ku” or “South Akumal”).
2. Confirm the destination and number of passengers so they send the right size vehicle.
3. Ask the dispatcher for the official 2025 price from the list.

If your Spanish is limited, your concierge, property manager or host can help place the call and confirm the rate for you.

Need help planning transfers?

Taxi rates change from time to time and special arrangements for round trips or waiting time are always negotiated directly with the driver or dispatcher.

If you would like help choosing the best option for your route, comparing taxis with private shuttles or mapping out a cenote or ruins day, our team is happy to help.

Write to us at: hola@akumalmx.com
Tell us where you are staying in Akumal, how many people are in your group and what you would like to visit and we will gladly share updated information and suggestions so you can move around with confidence.