Akumal · Riviera Maya
A small beach town on a protected turtle bay, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, where you can live a short walk from calm turquoise water.
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Asking prices seen on public listings as of October 2026, subject to change. MXN amounts are approximate; ask us for current listings.
Living here
Akumal means “place of the turtles” in Maya, and the name still fits. Green sea turtles come into Akumal Bay to feed on the sea grass, and since 2016 the bay has been a protected marine refuge, so the turtles and the bay they live in are protected.
It’s a small town of about 2,000 people that started in 1958 on an old coconut plantation. You get white sand and calm water without the crowds of a big city, while Playa del Carmen and Tulum are both close enough for dinner, shopping or a doctor’s visit.
Beach, lagoon and village
Mornings in the bay, a swim in the lagoon, a round of golf in the afternoon: Akumal makes it easy to slow down and enjoy where you live, and it’s a place family and friends will want to visit.
The golf courses are at PGA Riviera Maya, in the Tulum Country Club area just south of Akumal. Driving times are approximate, from map routing without traffic.
What’s for sale
Most homes for sale in Akumal are condos, many of them new, and you’ll also find houses and villas near the sea and lots to build on. Here’s what asking prices looked like on public listings as of October 2026.
From about USD $140,000approx. MXN $2.5 million · most about USD $150,000 to $400,000
Many condos are in the Bahía Príncipe and Tulum Country Club area, with pools and gardens, and some are just steps from the sand. A few beachfront condos are listed at up to about USD $900,000 (approx. MXN $16 million).
Get the condos for sale
About USD $280,000 to $1.8 millionapprox. MXN $5 to $32 million
You’ll find family homes, townhouses and villas, some of them near the water. Homes closer to the beach, or with a private pool, cost more.
Get the houses for sale
From about USD $100,000approx. MXN $1.8 million for about 300 m²
Many residential lots are listed between about USD $100,000 and $200,000. Larger lots for several homes cost much more, like one of 2,747 m² listed at about USD $1.48 million.
Get the lots for saleAsking prices seen on public listings as of October 2026, subject to change: condos from about USD $140,000, houses about USD $280,000 to $1.8 million, residential lots from about USD $100,000. Prices vary and change often; ask us for current listings. MXN amounts are approximate. Photos of homes for sale are renderings and photos of Santamar and Tao, Akumal. See also our pages for Santamar Akumal and Tao Akumal.
Highway 307 · Riviera Maya
Akumal sits right on Highway 307, the main road along the coast, about halfway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. The bays and beach homes are on the sea side, and Akumal Pueblo, the village, is just across the highway.
Driving times are approximate, from map routing without traffic.
How we help
Caribe Luxury Homes is a local real estate company in the Riviera Maya, and our help is free for buyers.
We send the homes that match your budget and wish list, including some that aren’t online.
We check the title and paperwork before you sign, so you can buy with confidence.
See homes in person, or on a video call from wherever you are, whichever suits you best.
Questions
Akumal is on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, in the municipality of Tulum, right on Highway 307. It’s about 35 minutes by car from Playa del Carmen, about 25 minutes from Tulum and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Cancún airport. Times are approximate and without traffic.
As of October 2026, condos on public listings started at about USD $140,000 (approx. MXN $2.5 million), and most were between about USD $150,000 and $400,000. Houses ran from about USD $280,000 to $1.8 million. Prices depend on size, view and how close you are to the beach, so ask us for the current listings.
Yes. Residential lots of about 300 m² started at about USD $100,000 (approx. MXN $1.8 million) as of October 2026, and many were listed up to about USD $200,000. We’ll help you check the building rules and the paperwork before you buy.
The bays, beach homes and most condos are on the sea side of Highway 307. Akumal Pueblo is the village on the other side of the highway, a short drive or walk from the beach. We’ll tell you honestly what each part is like, so you can choose what suits you.
Akumal Bay has been a protected marine refuge since 2016, so swimming and snorkeling there follow rules that keep the turtles and the sea grass safe. That care is a big part of why the bay is still so beautiful.
They vary by building, community and property. We’ll confirm the exact monthly fee for any home you like before you make an offer.
Yes. Akumal is in Mexico’s restricted coastal zone, so buyers who aren’t Mexican usually buy a home through a bank trust called a fideicomiso. It’s a common, well-established process, and we’ll walk you through it. This is general information, not legal advice; please consult a qualified attorney or notary.
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Akumal · Riviera Maya
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