YAL-KU CENOTE Y Laguna Yalku

This is a phenomenal gem. The rates are very reasonable and you can rent a life vest, snorkel gear and lockers. The fish are right at the edge of the dock and the water is quite clear. There are some small islands to explore and rocks you can rest on. Good spots to rest near the water or benches in the shade. No sunscreen or repellent. It’s a nature reserve. We took a collectivo from Playa Del Carmen near the Chedraui to Akumal then walked closer to the beach and got a taxi. The reception called us a return taxi after. Very seamless and very accessible. A guide can also be requested for not much more than the price of renting equipment on its own. Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone.

I feel like I reviewed this space already, but Google asked me to review it once again. We loved this facility. Very bare bones with regards to amenities, however, the kids had a great time swimming, the rental gear was good and it was very easy to get in and out of the water. It was not very crowded And we had a great time. Highly recommended.

This is a place you want to visit because it located in a beautiful and connects to the ocean. The water is pretty and landscape also. There is no overhead canopy cenotes, they all open so great for kids. Buy tickets there, cheaper.

We rented the Casa Laguna adjoining this lagoon and it was amazing to explore the place at different times of the day. Around 5-6pm is the best time of day, we experienced at least 7-8 full schools of different fish and they were much more in the open than during the morning or midday times. One of the highlights of our trip to Akumal for sure, highly recommend this experience and this casa was wonderful!

This is our fifth trip to Yal-my and it’s always a good time. It is not flashy but has all the amenities that are clean and well maintained. Besides the calm waters in the lagoon where all ages can view fish and swim easily, there are lots of little secluded spots around the water where you can sit on lounge chairs or lay in hammocks. They provide life jackets and have life guards on duty. Great value for money and a fun day out. You don’t need to book through a tour if you have a car, just show up and they have off road parking.

The snorkeling in lagoon was very cool. The food was subpar and not good. The service at restaurant was lacking. We did rent a palapa and enjoyed it. The ceviche Vallarta was not good. My child said chicken nuggets were mushy inside. French fries good. Crowded in opening with tours, after tours left in afternoon a lot more pleasant. There were hammocks in our palapa that we enjoyed. Make sure you eat well before you get there, as the food service was not good. They do not allow you to bring your own food. They need more help in restaurant.

Super cool! Not a lot of people and lots of fish to see snorkeling!

The lagoon is beautiful! I highly recommend getting there early. Around 11 it started to get busy, and it became a little crowded. The water was clear and cool, and fish were plentiful! We rented gear from the front desk, and the masks were the full face snorkel masks that tend to fog up a lot. The current is strong to the right of the entrance, towards the ocean. Life jackets are required but weak swimmers be careful!