Akumal Real Estate for Sale

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$399,000 USD

Spectacular Akumal Oceanview Apartment

Akumal · Apartment

2 bed
2 bath

$197000 USD

Akumal Residencial with Beach Access

Akumal · Apartment

2 bed
2 bath

$101,000 USD

Spirit of the Soul

Akumal · Land

302 m²3,251 sq ft

Buying property in Akumal

Akumal, “the place of the turtles” in Maya, is a small, low-rise community between Puerto Aventuras and Tulum, known for sea turtles in the bay, the Yal-Kú lagoon and Half Moon Bay. There is very little for sale at any time, which is part of its appeal.

Homes here are mainly beachfront and ocean-view condos and villas, plus residential lots inland. Because listings are rare, many sales happen before they are advertised — tell Robin what you are looking for and he will let you know first.

Right now we have 3 properties for sale in Akumal from $101,000 to $399,000 USD. Many more come up before they are advertised — tell Robin what you are looking for.

Where to buy in Akumal

Akumal Bay: The heart of Akumal, with the turtles, the dive shops and the beach.
Half Moon Bay & Yal-Kú: Ocean-view condos and villas along the rocky coast to the north.
Akumal inland: Residential lots and homes across the highway, closer to the cenotes.

Questions buyers ask about Akumal

Can foreigners buy property in Akumal?

Yes. Foreigners can own property in Mexico. Within 50 km of the coast (the "restricted zone", which covers the whole Riviera Maya) you hold it through a fideicomiso — a bank trust that gives you full rights to use, rent, sell or leave it to your heirs — or through a Mexican corporation. See our guide to choosing between them.

Why are there so few properties for sale in Akumal?

Akumal is small and low-rise, and owners tend to keep their homes. Many sales happen privately, so it pays to tell Robin what you want before it comes on the market.

What are the closing costs when buying in Akumal?

Plan on roughly 5–8% of the purchase price for closing costs: the acquisition tax (ISAI), notary and registry fees, appraisal and, if you use one, setting up the fideicomiso. Robin asks the notary for a written estimate before you sign anything.

New to buying in Mexico? Start with our purchase guides: fideicomiso or corporation, the buying process and closing and title transfer.

Akumal: Buying Property Near the Bay of the Sea Turtles

Akumal — Mayan for "place of the turtle" — is one of the few spots on this coast where the wildlife the marketing photos promise is actually still there. Green sea turtles feed on the seagrass beds in the bay year-round, and that fact shapes almost everything about how the town has developed, and how it's allowed to keep developing. If you're drawn to Akumal specifically for the turtles, it's worth understanding how that protection actually affects ownership. Why the bay is protected, and...

Aug 29 · 4 min read