Tulum and Akumal

Tulum

For those who only have limited time, Indagare has designed this great expedition that combines Mayan Culture and the natural experience of snorkeling with wild turtles. Meet your expert guide at your hotel then drive to Tulum (1-2 hours, depending on your hotel location). Tulum’s pre- hispanic name was Zama, which means “dawn”; most archeologists believe this is due to Tulum’s geographic location, perched on a cliff looking eastwards upon the Caribbean Sea, allowing for a full appreciation of the sunrise. After your private guided visit, take a refreshing swim into the turquoise Caribbean sea before heading north to Akumal (only twenty minutes away) for a close encounter with the endangered sea turtles of this coast. In the native Mayan language, Akumal means “Place of the Turtles,” and for years it has been a sanctuary for these ancient and endangered mariners. Your guide will explain how these animals have adapted to the local fishermen and tourists; they are not shy at all and exhibit “friendly behavior,” swimming intrepidly with snorkelers, divers, and visiting tourists.

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