Akumal
City in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Overview
Akumal is a picturesque seaside town on Mexico's Riviera Maya, famous for its turquoise waters and sea turtles. With a laid-back atmosphere and a blend of local culture and tourism, Akumal offers tranquil beaches, nature, and small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Quintana Roo
Population
1,310
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.40°, -87.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$1,440
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$450
Cashless
35
English
45
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
12.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1302 mm
Internet Speed
118 Mbps
Upload
126 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
84
Walk Score
84
Footways
167.0
Airport
PCM
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.