Comments on: Swim With Turtles in Akumal, Mexico: The Ultimate Guide

By: Kellie Kearney

Kellie Kearney — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 02:16:42 +0000

What a fantastic guide! Swimming with turtles in Akumal sounds like an unforgettable experience. Thanks for the tips on sunscreen and life jackets – I can’t wait to visit!

By: Janine

Janine — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:57:02 +0000

In reply to Marysa. I've experienced that harassment too. It's really frustrating how aggressive they are. But staying at one of the beach resorts is a good compromise!

By: Marysa

Marysa — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:02:35 +0000

We have swam with the turtles in Akumal several times – such an awesome experience! The first time we went, we visited the town and felt harassed by people claiming you have to pay and by tour guides. Subsequent trips we stayed at a resort on the beach, which was so much easier. I would love to go back when the turtles are hatching!

By: Janine

Janine — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:19:21 +0000

In reply to Kevin Wagar. It's true! They are so majestic :)

By: Janine

Janine — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:15:17 +0000

In reply to Liz Deacle. The turtle police were kind of a pain, but all of my anger and frustration melted away when I saw the turtles!

By: Kevin Wagar

Kevin Wagar — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:21:29 +0000

Akumal is so gorgeous! And the fact that you guys got to swim with turtles while you were there is amazing! I’ve swam with them a few times in various places around the world, and it’s always special.

By: Liz Deacle

Liz Deacle — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 19:00:20 +0000

This was sucha helpful post! Ive never been swimming with turtles but after reading the post and watching your video I feel as though I have! Im sorry you had the experience of the ‘turtle police’! Its frustrating when you are not sure as to whether its a scam or not isnt it? It probably wasnt, like uou say, they have probab;y just tightenend up.

By: Janine

Janine — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 19:56:33 +0000

In reply to Sol Solntze. Haha, I agree, I'm all for protecting the turtles and their habitat! Oxxo is just the ultimate convenience store. You can buy everything you could ever need (food, candy, beer, fruit, tortillas, medicine, sunglasses) as well as pay your bills there! Plus they're on almost every corner (convenient indeed!).

By: Sol Solntze

Sol Solntze — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 19:53:06 +0000

It’s a good thing, really, if they are wanting to protect the turtles, even if it is very frustrating to have to sort out rumour from the truth. Glad you had such a rewarding visit. It does sound rather fabulous. But not I want to know what makes the convenience store Oxxo so good too!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:59:46 +0000

Sweet post! Loads of useful info, thanks for sharing #glt