Overview: car trip from Cancun Airport to Akumal

The Cancun Airport to Akumal transfer is flexible with Daytrip, allowing you to choose between a budget-friendly group shuttle that leaves 5 times a day or a private car transfer that allows you to customize any sightseeing stops you’d like to add along the way. Whichever option you pick, you will receive safe, comfortable door-to-door service in just 1 hour and 15 minutes.

If you do go for the private transfer, you have the opportunity to stop en route to Akumal and explore sights such as the “Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin” a massive nature preserve that offers pristine hiking trails through some of Mexico’s lushest jungle.

About Akumal

Your trip from the Cancun Airport to Akumal will deposit you into one of the most sought-after destinations in Mexico. Akumal, meaning “place of the turtle” in Mayan, is a popular beach resort promising restful days in the sun lying on white-sand beaches, and vivid snorkeling experiences among the pure waters and thriving reefs.

Before the Spanish colonized the region, the area was a significant trade center for the Maya and acted as a major port city. Today, the city is known for its laid-back beach culture and world-class snorkeling and scuba diving (often with the intent to see turtles, as the city’s name suggests!)

From Cancun Airport to Akumal: travel tips

On your Cancun Airport to Akumal transfer, there are a few things to keep in mind that may bolster your journey and make your time in Akumaleven more enjoyable.

Stop to sightsee

As you plan your transportation from the Cancun Airport to your accommodation in Akumal, consider opting for a private Daytrip transfer if you want more control over your sightseeing itinerary than you might have with a group shuttle transfer or a public transportation route. You can pick where you want to visit during your door-to-door ride and your English-speaking driver can give you local insights into this scenic part of Mexico.

How to get from Cancun Airport to Akumal

There are a few ways to cover the distance from the Cancun Airport to Akumal, including both public transit routes and private transfer options. Keep in mind that options such as the bus may not give you as much control over your journey as a private transfer or even a group shuttle might.

Bus from Cancun Airport to Akumal

The bus from the airport to Akumal takes just over 2 hours and is likely to be the cheapest transfer option with tickets ranging from $5 to $10. However, buses run only every 4 hours, so depending on your arrival time, you might end up waiting a while.

Things to do when you get to Akumal

Once you reach your final destination after traveling from Cancun Airport to Akumal, you are greeted by a quaint town teeming with seaside charm and the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.

Snorkel with turtles

When in the “place of the turtle”, you’d be remiss to miss out on swimming alongside these magnificent sea creatures in the region’s crystal blue waters. Consider booking a guided tour that includes a trip around the bay in a clear-bottom boat, or rent your gear and head out for an early morning swim (the water can become hazy later in the day as it heats up and as others kick up sand)!

When is the best time to visit Akumal?

In planning your Cancun Airport to Akumal transfer, you should consider the best time to visit this beautiful town. The general recommendation is to visit Mexico during the fall and winter, which is the dry season (and peak tourism period).

To avoid some of the biggest crowds, consider timing your visit during the very beginning of the dry season in November or as it tapers out in the spring months of March and April. You might also be able to find bargains during the rainy season (July to September) because many people are afraid to risk the wet weather, but in Akumal, it still only amounts to about 6 days of rain a month.