If you bring the children to Akumal on holiday, there are many activities available which are perfect for the younger members of the group. It's important to keep the kids occupied and entertained in all of the fun activities available in Akumal.

Aside from touring the many Mayan ruins, snorkeling is perhaps the most interesting activity for all travelers to Akumal, and some of the locations are especially perfect for the children. With a few safety measures, the kids can participate in this fun with little chance of injury or accident.

Well fitted life vests should be used by each child. Many villas provide these life vests free of charge. Vests will not only prevent serious accidents in the water, but will help to cover their body and prevent sunburn in this area. It should also be applied often to avoid major skin damage from the hot Caribbean sun!

Yal-Ku Lagoon offers an optimum location for young snorkelers. The calm waters of the area are free of rough waters and big waves, allowing them to view the colorful sea life easily. The bay in front of the villas in South Akumal also is excellent because of the reef blocking the waves.

A day at the beach is loved by all, and the children can busy themselves with the white sand all day long. Buckets and shovels provide the opportunity to make sand castles while you rest and watch the kids play. A sandy beach in front of your rental is a big plus. Most rental villas also have a fresh water pool with a deck for the family to enjoy. Many also have kyacks for you to enjoy.

Always discuss with the children the importance of being aware of your location before a day at the beach. They should not walk on turtle nests or dig around in them for fear of breaking eggs buried beneath the sand.

The Jungle Place is a great place to take the animal-loving children in the group. It is a sanctuary for spider monkeys situated four miles south of Akumal neat the town of Chemuyil. Here, they can view many of the local wild animals which are caged or chained for safety. They may also play with the monkeys and talk to the many big parrots located here.

Places like Xel Ha, Hidden Worlds, Dolphin Adventures and Actun Chen also offer something for everyone in the family, and are good for even the small kids. Hike the woods to cenotes, tour a cavern, ride the zip-line in the jungle, swim with the dolphins, tube on a river, jump from a cliff, or eat homemade ice cream available at many of the local eateries. They are all within a few minute drive of Akumal.

Depending whether your children are adventurous, interested in animals and nature, or just happy to play in the water all day will help you to pick the best for them to engage in. Talk with your kids about what they would like to see and do while in Akumal, and try to oblige at least one activity that even the kids want to do.