Turtle Love in Akumal Posted on by Carlotta Akumal means Turtle Bay in Mayan Language. It is in fact a turtle sanctuary half a way between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It is the one place where you are almost guaranteed to see turtles. Today we saw hips. You Might Also Like TheseCan’t get enoughDiving Inside The EarthCave DivingMore TurtlesBest Diving spots in Playa Del CarmenShare this! Share on Facebook Share0 Send email Mail 0 Total Shares