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Akumal, a small resort town, is situated in the state of Quintana Roo, in Mexico. Located between the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Akumal lies to the south of Cancun. With a population of around 1,190 inhabitants, the beachfront resort town is a popular tourist location.
The town has an ideal tropical climate, characterised by hot and humid temperatures. The monsoon season extends from June to August. March and April are the driest months and the hurricane season lasts from June to October.
Officially found in 1958 by Pablo Bush Romero, the town developed as a scuba divers community. Situated amidst the Riviera Maya, Akumal was the first resort on the Riviera. Tourism is the most important money-earning sector in Akumal. Fishing is also widely practiced throughout the area.
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