Travel Guide Bike Tour Thru Akumal, Mexico, by TheKingsGuide.com

[@georgisammons7296]

Thank you SO much. Headed there In April 2021 . Looks fun. You and your wife are adorable.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Our pleasure! Thank you for the comment. Hope you're now enjoying it! It's April 2021. Was it difficult with testing, COVID, masks, etc.?

[@MrShadyfish]

Dude...awesome video! Not only good for vacationing tourists, but also potential future ex-pats like us. Good detail on bars, beach, general location of things and even important stuff for full time living there, like grocery stores and doctors offices. Plus I'm a cyclist, so the bike tour was nice and a great way to casually present the area. Thanks for not yacking too much (like many other vids) and for panning a lot so we could see everything.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

You are very welcome. Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad my video was helpful.

[@cattgu]

Most informative and easy to watch. Great job. Not boring and you get right to it. Thank you!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you, Cathy, for the nice feedback.

[@andrewbarron_Bugz]

Great to see! We just came back so i've been missing it like crazy..... My parents own Mirage #4!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

That's awesome! Such a wonderful place on the planet.

[@orangelion03]

Thanks for this Ben! @15:30= where we will be in February =) (Would have been there about the same time you made this video, but I broke my ankle a month before departure and we had to cancel. ) I downloaded your 2015 guide from Kindle and found it the perfect "trigger" to get excited about our trip. This video has us even more excited!!!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that the video and the guide were helpful.

[@marcopacho2211]

I LOVE YOU MAN !! THANK 4 THE VIDEO.. I'AM MEXICAN FROM YUCATAN, BUT I LIVE IN IRELAND.. I HATE THE WEATHER HERE, I MISS MY MEXICO.. GRACIAS AMIGO !!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you, mi amigo. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed my video. I haven't been to Ireland yet. I guess there aren't any warm sandy beaches and blue snorkeling water in Ireland.

[@Wendys_lovinglife]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I'm going there at the end of January with some friends and it was great to get this tour. You did a great job!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you, Wendy. Have a ton of fun with your friends. Nothing better than hanging out with the folks you love.

[@kissnmakeup11]

Great video! well done. I wish more travel videos followed this format. Our family of 4 will be visiting Akumal in march 2018. We can't wait!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you, Kristen. We will be developing more short videos to help people plan their vacations.

[@LahrySibley]

Real good video. The underwater part was what I am most interested in. Looks great. But oh the poor coral has really taken a beating. Thanks for your labor of love.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you for the feedback, Lahry. Yes. The coral needs protected. The climate is changing. And the water is apparently getting warmer. I made a video about the climate and home inspections that you might be interested in watching. It includes some information about coral and the climate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXnIXoqaZ8h-jas

[@LichaelMewis]

@@TheKingsGuideForMen what month was this that you went? All looks good except the seaweed or algae or whatever that was.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

@@LichaelMewis It was during the time when the kids were out of school. So, June or July. And the seaweed is no big deal. They cleaned the beach as much as possible. Unfortunately, they didn't use any backhoes or equipment, but only manual labor with shovels and wheelbarrows. And actually, I used a big pile of the seaweed to sit upon when putting my snorkeling flippers on. I also found a live Akumal camera that you may be interested in. It's at www.locogringo.com/akumal-beach-webcam/. I see right now lots of the seaweed, but it's not "high" season right now (March), so it's going to be a difficult call on the seaweed. I also like the live comments and photos from beachgoers using TripAdvisor. Hope that helps.

[@pamhenderson534]

That was a great video! Thanks for sharing. Staying at a condo at Del Sol this Christmas. Puts any doubts behind on my choice.

[@BenjaminGromicko]

Thank you, Pam. Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions. I'm happy to help.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you, Pam. Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions. I'm happy to help.

[@ljchalifour]

Excellent! We are heading to Akumal wellness resort and this really helped us see the neighbourhood. Well done.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you for the compliment, Leo. Have a great time. Take lots of video and pics to share. The wellness resort looks wonderful.

[@orangelion03]

Greetings Ben! Thank you for this video and your guidebook! We used them as references for our trip to Akumal these past two weeks! We had a blast!! Stayed at Nahil condos (highly recommended!!) on Half Moon Bay. We put La Lunita at the top of our restaurant list, but enjoyed good food and excellent service everywhere we went...the crew at Taverna was terrific. Lots of snorkeling for us (and SCUBA for me!!). Thanks again!!!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

You are welcome. Glad to hear that you had a great time. Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad my video was helpful.

[@dorahernandez7685]

I've stayed in that beautiful neighborhood in 2012. We rented a beautiful home. I was hoping I could see it while you were peddling. 😊 Anyway, good video. I hope to be back there again soon!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

It is a beautiful place, Dora. Hope we each can get back there again. Thanks for the comments.

[@karenmcginty9614]

"It's a good place to hit when you're looking for ice cream in the middle of the night." Critical info, thank you!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Oh, yes. I agree.

[@MeisterEMH]

I had ice cream pretty much every day during our 2-week stay.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

@@MeisterEMH That's fantastic. Nothing like ice to help with my "beach body" goals. Hee hee.

[@loneranger8293]

Awesome video! We were at Akumal Resort 2 yrs ago and want to go back so bad. Ran out of time to go to Yal-Ku. Will be back as a nice quiet part of Mexico.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you for the feedback, Lone Ranger.

[@loneranger8293]

What is average price per night for the condos between Akumal Bay and Yal-Ku?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

I highly recommend La Mirage in Half Moon Bay for about $200 per night. www.locogringo.com/mexico/accommodations/riviera-maya/condo-rentals/property/la-mirage-condos/ La Lunita restaurant is in the same condo building.

[@loneranger8293]

Thanks...little steep but will check it out.

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

We leave for Akumal in 10 days...cannot wait...

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Fantastic to hear. It's a great place to visit. Here are some webcams of the beach www.windy.com/-Webcams/Mexico/Quintana-Roo/Akumal/Beach-Webcam/webcams/1259795801?20.386,-100.525,5

[@bradcool2k7]

Great video my friend. Thanks for making and sharing. The snorkelling looking amazing. Where abouts was you snorkelling?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thank you, Bradcool2k7. We were snorkeling right off the shore of La Lunita goo.gl/maps/MKFjp2YHM9U2. The Half Moon Bay is an incredible secret. It's much better than the public beach at Akumal Bay, which is south of Half Moon Bay.

[@bradcool2k7]

The King's Guide Thankyou buddy. I'm going to riviera maya in November for the 1st and looking forward to Mexico, thanks again for your great video. Are the bikes expensive to hire?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Hello. The bicycles are inexpensive. And well worth the cost. We didn't go anywhere other than Half Moon Bay and the main Akumal town, and those places can be easily reached with bikes. We don't rent a car. We simply hire a local cab or passenger van driver. I have a family of 5, and we'll stuff ourselves in a car if we have to. Usually a van. And it could be $10 to go down the street, or $50 to go to another town. I recommend reserving the bikes ahead of time. A service like www.i-akumal.com/ will help you with that.

[@bradcool2k7]

The King's Guide Thankyou for your replies 👍🏻

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

You're welcome.

[@MeisterEMH]

nice video...brought back memories of our own trip in August 2017.... on a little sidenote - at 6:07, you said "this is Playa Beach"..."Playa" means "beach", so "beach beach" ? LOL

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Yep. I'm learning Spanish. Sorry about that. You're correct.

[@lellocchiadue]

Great video thank you very much, we are going there in June will do everything you suggest!!!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

That's great to hear. You'll have a great time. I'm glad my video was helpful. Please come back and share how your vacation was. In what area are you staying? Half Moon Bay?

[@waveracerfx1]

Very nice video , Thank you , we would love to have seen your condo and know what the prices are like. Do you have any videos about that?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Yes. We walk through a place at kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2ScioKCabSrabc

[@Julie-ge9rs]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing

[@BenjaminGromicko]

You're welcome, Julie.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

You're welcome, Julie.

[@thegordonproject2197]

Very nice travel video.

[@BenjaminGromicko]

You're welcome, TGP.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

You're welcome, TGP.

[@spryh6742]

The actual town of Akumal is across the 307. This video is a tour of the hotel zone which was purpose contrived for tourists. The real Akumal has tons of character as well ... roadside food stands, chickens, lavanderias that sound like cocktail bars, monkeys, yoga camping. That side is much more authentic Yucatan than the interminable development the Riviera Maya has become.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

That's correct, Paul. It's not for the common tourist, but you'll enjoy meeting the locals and the food is really good and affordable. It's a small rectangular town, a few blocks wide and several blocks long. With about 4-6 good places to eat.

[@spryh6742]

The King's Guide It is indeed. The woman who runs the Six near the entrance to the Monkey Sanctuary is a delight!

[@RicardoRodriguez-vo6sc]

Very nice video. Is the snorkeling towards end of video of the beach of Akumal or Yakul?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Akumal.

[@marcooscarson4650]

Great video. I'm impressed with the audio. What are you using (if you don't mind sharing)? Thanks

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

It's a plug in mic for my iPhone. Here's one on Amazon www.amazon.com/Shure-MV88-Digital-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B010W6W8OW/ref=asc_df_B010W6W8OW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312152993681&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5965243512847438062&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028818&hvtargid=pla-369984223586&psc=1

[@elizabethjennings6572]

Thanks for this awesome video and I just bought your guidebook! We are going over Easter break, staying near the north end of Half Moon Bay. We were going to Playa del Carmen but cancelled after the State Department warning. I think this will suit us better anyway! Question if anyone has time: If we bike to the main Akumal Bay for a sandier softer beach, is it public access and does it have bathrooms?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Yes. The main public beach at Akumal Bay (just south of Half Moon Bay) is softer, sandier, beautiful beach. More people. But really nice. Shade under the palm trees. Lots of place to eat and drink with outside bars and seating. The water is blue and clear. The swimming area is designated, but we saw turtles from there without going out into the deep. And there are bathrooms, but bring pesos. They charge a little for accessing the bathrooms. Something like 10 cents per person. There are also showers. It's nice.

[@elizabethjennings6572]

Thanks a bunch!!!

[@roxannejansson7403]

HI, NICE VIDEO YOU ARE NICE GUIA THANKS I HOPE I CAN COMING SOON TO MEXICOOO KISS FROM SPAIN

[@BenjaminGromicko]

Muchas gracias, Roxanne. We love vacationing in Mexico and making short video guides. We are planning a trip to Northern Spain, and we'll be filming and producing more videos for visiting and vacationing in Spain.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Muchas gracias, Roxanne. We love vacationing in Mexico and making short video guides. We are planning a trip to Northern Spain, and we'll be filming and producing more videos for visiting and vacationing in Spain.

[@brianwall8834]

Thanks great video very useful!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Thanks, Brian.

[@Amromio310]

Thank you for this video, just what we were looking for! One question we have is we fly into Cancun what is the best most convenient and ideal way to get to akumal, rent a car, taxis, or bus??

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Hi, Romio. I recommend USA Transfers at www.usa-transfers.com/

[@orangelion03]

Just got back from Akumal this weekend. We used Ben's recommendation. They were great!! Friendly, courteous, punctual.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

I'm so glad you had a great time.

[@cozyverbena1574]

Thank you for making this video! Very informational and such a treat to see this amazing little town. How many times have you been there? ✨😊

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

We gave been to Akumal Mexico four times. Each time it gets better and better, because the people are very friendly, patient, and we are learning more and more Spanish every year.

[@Jthegreat84]

Cozy Verbena I recommend taking the Ado Bus! It’ll be cheaper! I take Ado and Collectivo everywhere in Riveria Maya!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

@@Jthegreat84 Good recommendation. Thank you.

[@jwright0763]

Hi! Thanks the great video. We are heading to Akumal next month. I have a few questions if you have time. Do you think it is worth the money to go to the Lagoon? Do you remember the price? We were there 28 years ago and it was free! I notice you were wearing fins while snorkeling in Half Moon Bay. So they are allowed ther but not in Akumal Bay? There is confusing info on line about snorkeling in Akumal Bay. Can you snorkel on your own or do you have to have a guide? Thanks, Joyce

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

We love going to the Lagoon in Akumal, Mexico. Visit facebook.com/yalku/. I don't recall the fee, but I do remember it was a bit pricey, but well worth it. We purchased the tickets ahead of time. And if you want to special spot (like your own private entrance and shelter), then you'll have to reserve that way, way ahead of time. We swam with fins in the Lagoon. No problem there. We swam in the Akumal North Half Moon Bay. No problem there. We did not swim much in the public beach Akumal Bay. We mainly focused on getting a condo on the beach at the Half Moon Bay in Akumal, which is a really nice place just north of the public, touristy Akumal Bay. Hope that's helpful. Akumal Guide is at www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK81MRG.

[@iryse]

I found on a couple of websites saying it costs $14 travelyucatan.com/yal-ku-lagoon/ www.snorkeling-report.com/spot/snorkeling-yal-ku-lagoon-mexico/

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

I hope you had a great time at Yal Ku Lagoon in Akumal, Mexico.

[@mcprolife29]

Hello. What time of year was this? Thanks

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Hi, Michelle. Every video on KZbin are dated. My video here of Akumal Mexico is of 2017.

[@clubfitness7339]

How are the mosquitoes in Akumal?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

We didn’t experience problems with mosquitoes.

[@sinsitj007]

Thanks for the video, please do one at night too to see how the night life looks like.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

In Akumal, the best night life activity is Wednesday nights at La Buena Vida, because they have karaoke. Other than that, there's not much "night life" in Akumal, unless you're in a high-end hotel or resort with music, entertainment and dancing. For a great time at night, you'll do much better north of Akumal at Play Del Carmen, where there is a main street filled with night-time activities.

[@sinsitj007]

Nice looks like a laid back place.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Yes. It is. For us, we travel to Akumal and Half Moon Bay to rest and relax. We snorkel for a few hours during the day, and walk the beach and listen to the waves and watch the moon and stars at night. A pretty laid back place.

[@beth5630]

What’s the name of the condo you mentioned in the video?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Hacienda de la Torga www.google.com/maps/@20.4067051,-87.3075348,3a,75y,346.98h,95.02t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipNTjwznGnJ826OoFIYvAMZGg_2cUnIjIAsPgULg!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipNTjwznGnJ826OoFIYvAMZGg_2cUnIjIAsPgULg%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-2.457755-ya136.88353-ro2.7684164-fo100!7i5376!8i2688

[@lindanelson3005]

Do they rent 3 wheeled bikes for older people in Akumal?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Yes. Same bike place that's in the video.

[@adairbednaz8143]

Doesn't anybody go into the real town across the bridge

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Yes. It's a nice small town with a main central street. Great food when we were there. Safe too. Walking distance, but bikes are best.

[@kathrynl2779]

Can you please let me know where exactly to rent the bikes from and how much they are?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Hi, Kathryn. Yes. We enjoy renting bikes at Akumal from www.akumalguide.com/tours/bicycle-cruiser/

[@kathrynl2779]

The King's Guide is this something we should definitely reserve in advance? We were hoping to get there for like 730am one morning but I see they don't open until 9am

[@internachi]

We reserved the bikes (five) in advanced. We also once reserved a golf cart for an older family member who could not bike.

[@DeniseP21]

Wanna go but some friends are scared due to some reviews they seen about patrolling with guns. Is it bad there because of the turtles? Cuz I really wanna go!!!!

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Hi, Denise. Guns? The only guns that I saw were held by the police. In my opinion, the tourism areas are highly protected and very safe. In Half Moon Bay (Akumal North), there is a security gate, a night guard, and a nightly patrol. In front of my condo, there's a security guard. We walked the streets in Half Moon every night (going to dinner and back). We made sure to give the guard a cold coke and snack every night. I didn't see any security issues at all. I believe the country knows how to keep the tourist money flowing by keeping the tourists happy and safe. In relation to the turtles, we're not really into disturbing them. We leave them alone. There are so many other things to do and see. I highly recommend Akumal, Mexico.

[@NomadaMayaCancun]

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[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

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[@balatum1967]

Well, you just talked about the "Akumal fo tourists", and what you call "Akumal center" is just the touristic zone, the "american way of life" and not the mexican one. You show nothing about the real Akumal, at west of the highway 307, Akumal Pueblo.

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

You're correct, Francois. I didn't film Akumal Pueblo. I love the beach houses, beach street, the snorkling, and beach restaurants. But in Akumal Pueblo, the street corner of Calle Punta Allen and Avenue Gonzalo is the best place to find cafe's, fruit and vegetables, supermercado, and some good tacos and margs.

[@daziestylli2441]

are you a Capricorn?

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

Taurus, the Bull.

[@adairbednaz8143]

Doesn't anybody go into town to see the real Mexico. notThis Rich tourist bulshit

[@TheKingsGuideForMen]

We did. There's a little town inland, and it's over the highway, about 20-30 minute walk. Very nice. Authentic and real people. Not touristy. I recommend the restaurant at the end of town at the top of the hill, La Casa de Pueblo. Here it is goo.gl/maps/TDT74eqNmVyPUQVb9