We suggest you to bring

beach towel and reef walkers

beach attire-shorts, T-shirts, a lightweight windbreaker, casual evening attire

sturdy walking shoes

sunscreen

insect repellent

flashlight and batteries

camera and film

binoculars

hat and sunglasses

Transportation around the Akumal

Akumal is an hour's drive south of Cancun International Airport. We suggest renting a car at the airport.  Taxis are also available from the airport to Akumal.

Akumal lies along the perimeter of Akumal Bay, Half Moon Bay, and Yal-ku Lagoon. Some of the best ways to get around are by bicycle, on foot or rental car. The town itself has three grocery stores. A pharmacy, post office, bakery, Laundromat, restaurants, dive shops, and gift shops are located in the town of Akumal. Many drug store items may be purchased at The Corner Store.

 

Taxis are available for hire at the main entrance to Akumal. Taxi Fare is $3-$5 for travel within Akumal. They also offer transportation to surrounding areas along the coastline from Cancun to Tulum, however, these rides can be expensive. If traveling from the airport by taxi, fares can be around 5 pesos per Kilometer.

 

Buses travel along the highway between Cancun and Tulum and stop on either side of the road at the main entrance along the highway. Bus service is approximately every hour and will stop for anyone flagging them down. They are often crowded with only standing room, but offer an inexpensive way to travel.
First class buses are more expensive and offer assigned seating, a/c, and bathrooms. They make no stops between terminals, hence can cut travel time. However, you must catch them in either the Playa del Carmen or Tulum terminals. Destinations available through these buses are Cancun, Coba, F. Carrillo, Puerto Aventuras, Chichen Itza, Merida, Chetumal, Palenque, Villahermosa, and Mexico City.

 

Collectivos are usually Volkswagen buses, also known as "combis," that pickup and drop off along the highway at second class bus fare prices.

 

Rent a car at the airport, arrange a rental through your travel agent, or call the agents directly. Many major rental agencies service Cancun International Airport. For single day rentals in Akumal.

Use the same precautionary measures that you would while traveling anywhere on vacation. Keep valuables securely locked in your vehicle and your accommodation. There is no need to carry large amounts of cash, as many places accept travelers checks and credit cards. Akumal has it's own police patrol and private security.

The water
Do not drink the tap water. Use purified bottled water. Use this for drinking, cooking, brushing your teeth, and to clean fruits and vegetables.

The tips 
As in the U.S., tipping is around 15-20%, or as you feel is appropriate. Maids may be tipped a dollar or two a day, depending on the size of the accommodation and how much cleaning was needed. Dive masters, boat captains, and fishing guides also count on tips for their livelihood. It's up to you what percentage to tip, however remember that often the dive masters and fishing captain will share their tips with the boat captain.