Exploring The Riviera Maya is Ocean Breeze Akumal's Blog. Here we explore the diversity of Mexico's best tourism destination to highlight the best beaches, cenotes, restaurants, attractions, Mayan ruins, etc., etc. We provide information to help you explore this spectacular part of the world and give you tips and tricks that only the locals know. Helping to give you the vacation experience of a lifetime including on how to find the best rentals in Akumal Mexico.

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Marvelous Weather In The Riviera Maya: Valuable Info You Need to Know - Updated Dec 2022

The 10 Most Common Riviera Maya Vacation Questions People Ask - Nov 2022

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The Ultimate Adventure: Actually, Swimming With Whale Sharks In Mexico - Dec 2021

Easily The Top Guide To The Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins - Nov 2021

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Why You Want To See The Fascinating Ek Balam Ruins Now - Instead Of Tulum - July 2021

Cold Margaritas, White Sand Beaches, And Hot Sun: But Is Mexico Safe? - June 2021

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21 Best Beaches in the Riviera Maya Now - February 2021

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Covid19 – Learn From My Experience Of Traveling To Mexico Now - December 2020

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How to Prepare the Best Mexican Cocktails Direct from the Riviera Maya - Sept 2020

17 Fun Facts About Our Adorable Green Sea Turtles - June 2020

Traditional Mexican Food: Everything you and Tom Hanks ever wanted to know but were too afraid to ask - May 2020

Coronavirus Update For Travellers - Special Edition March 2020

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An Interview With A Real Estate Expert About Akumal Lodging Options - January 2020

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Featured Blog Posts

11 Top Tips To Find The Best Vacation Rentals In Akumal Mexico

You're interested in visiting the Riviera Maya, but how do you find the best vacation rentals in Akumal, Mexico? Where can you find the best prices for Akumal condo rentals, and what are the critical things you should look for in comparing Akumal rentals? Read our top 11 tips before you book anything.  

Marvelous Weather In The Riviera Maya: Valuable Info You Need to Know

We get many questions about the weather here.  Common questions are “What’s the weather in the Riviera Maya like?”, “when’s the best month to visit?”, “Does the Riviera Maya get hurricanes”? and “What clothes should I bring”? We answer these questions and and a whole lot more about the Mayan Riviera weather

EASILY THE #1 BEST VACATION DESTINATION IN MEXICO

What's the best vacation destination in Mexico? According to many sources, including Travel Weekly, USA News, TripAdvisor, and Travelers Choice Awards, to mention only a few, there is only one answer. The best vacation destination in Mexico is clearly the Riviera Maya. It's not even remotely close. And over 25 million visitors a year agree. But what makes it the best destination in Mexico and is regularly cited as the best vacation destination in the world? 

Read on and find out more.

Xpu Há Beach – Still the Best Secret in the Riviera Maya

Xpu Há beach is still the best secret in the Riviera Maya. The coastline along the Riviera Maya runs for nearly 100 km, with many fabulous beaches. And Xpu Há beach is the best of the best. It has a spectacular beach made up of incredibly soft white sand. And the warm crystal-clear Caribbean ocean is to die for. And amazingly, although the Riviera Maya has 25 million visitors a year, Playa Xpu Há is still an un-spoilt oasis.

Read on and find out more.

Picture of Xpu Ha beach

Easily The Top Guide To The Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins

The Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins are Mexico's #1 visited archeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage site. And in 2007, it was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Each year 2.6 M people visit; can they and UNESCO be wrong? Probably not. But if you are going to visit, you need to be prepared to make the most of your visit. Fortunately, we've done all the work for you with our comprehensive guide to Chichen Itza! Find out why the Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins are the most famous site in Mexico and how you can make the most of your visit. And, receive your essential Chichen Itza infographic free to help you along the way. Find out all you need to know about these magnificent Mayan ruins.  

The Ultimate Adventure: Swimming With Whale Sharks In Mexico

Swimming with whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean weighing in at 50,000 lbs, is the ultimate adventure. Adventurous scuba divers around the world have this at the top of their bucket list. But swimming with whale sharks is an incredible experience that anyone can have. Find out about these fantastic creatures, and swim with whale sharks in an eco-tourist manner. And read my first-hand experiences of swimming with whale sharks in Mexico.

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