Eco-Bahía Foundation Introduces Mexican Caribbean Students to the World of Snakes
Fundación Eco-Bahía led 40 students from Puerto Aventuras and Akumal through hands-on activities to teach them about snakes and biodiversity.
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Lightning Strike Sparks Palapa Fire at Bahía Príncipe Hotel in Akumal
Lightning strike sets palapa roof ablaze at Bahía Príncipe hotel in Akumal; rain-soaked thatch prevents spread, no injuries.
Akumal Monkey Sanctuary Visitor Numbers Drop 50%
The Akumal Monkey Sanctuary has lost more than half its monthly visitors, putting pressure on care for over 250 rescued…
Akumal Community Reopens Cenote While Seeking Legal Control of Site
Residents have regained access to Cenote Balam Ha following a months-long dispute over the property, but the community group caring…
Sargassum Cleanup Accelerates Beach Erosion in Akumal, Workers Warn
Tourism workers in Akumal say constant sargassum removal is hardening the beach and driving away nesting sea turtles.
Akumal to Pause Sea Turtle Swimming in September
Akumal will suspend sea turtle swimming tours in September under environmental permit rules, pushing guides to offer boat rides, lagoon…
California Student Supports Eye Care for 65 Akumal Residents
A California high school student turned a series of dog washes into a three-day eye clinic for children and families…
Sea Turtle Sightings Help Akumal Weather Slow Season
Akumal, Quintana Roo — Sea turtle sightings have become one of the main factors helping...
Sargassum Levels Drop at Tulum and Akumal Beaches
Beaches in Tulum and Akumal have significantly less sargassum, with turquoise water and clean sand reappearing after months of heavy…
Judge Advances Case in Seven-Year Akumal Land Dispute
A 74-year-old man is closer to recovering 37 hectares after a judge ordered a trial in his seven-year land dispute…