Bahia Principe Resorts offers beautiful white sand beaches, gorgeous swimming pools, nightly entertainment, two golf courses, snorkeling and endless food and drink choices. The resort offers excursions at a cost for those who would like to venture outside of the resort. You can visit archaeological ruins in Tulum or Coba, sail beautiful waters on a catamaran, or tour the jungle on ATVs to name a few. As we get closer to our trip you can check out the available excursion options by using the “tours” tab located at the top of the resort webpage.

· Download the Bahia Principe app – has helpful resources. Plus you can make reservations for the ala carte restaurants 10 days in advance of arriving.

· Nightly shows and music (some cost $)

· Silent disco, Karaoke at Sports Bar

· Coffee Shop on site

· Room service available (no cost)

· Do free bike ride tour of the properties in the first couple of days - good way to get to know the properties

· Walking eco tour – sign up at guest service. Starts behind Sian Ka’an property

· Inflatables for pool

· Insulated cups / water bottle

· Water shoes/aqua socks (rocky getting out to ocean)

· Snorkel gear

· Bug Spray (mosquitos)

· Sunscreen - reef safe recommended

· Aloe or sunburn relief gel/spray

· Smaller bills for tipping (dollars or pesos)

· Hats, Sunglasses

· Rash guard / sun protective shirt

· Medications

· Snacks

· 15 Ala carte restaurants throughout all 4 properties – need reservations. Can reserve online 10 days before check on Bahia app.

See all restaurants here:

https://www.bahia-principe.com/en/resorts-in-riviera-maya/resort-akumal/restaurants-bars/

· Formal to semi-formal dress code for ala carte restaurants. See website above for attire info.

· Multiple buffet restaurants (no reservations needed)

· 1 Sports Bar, 1 Coffee Shop, multiple beach & pool bars (all inclusive, no reservations required)

· Buffet at Tulum property highly recommended

· Pool at Tulum cooks outside each day for lunch around 12:30/1:00

You can take the Collectivo (little white minibuses) to many places. They drive along the main highway just outside the resort. Approx. 30-40 pesos per person each way for ride to nearby locations. Ask hotel desk for information. 


·        Tulum Ruins can visit on own without a tour for approx 157 pesos, or book through a tour guide for more.
·        Akumal beach bay day trip (Taxi: 5 min ride, Collectivo: 10 min ride, Walk: 1 ½ hr)
·        Golf: approx. $105 for 18 holes 7AM-2PM / $85 twilight-after 2PM, $30 Green fee 9 hole (exec course) + club and cart rental www.pgarivieramaya.com
·        Cenote (Aktun Chen Park) across the highway on the way to Sian Ka’an (walk along the highway towards Tulum, no more than 7-8 minutes – can’t miss the entrance). At entrance, guard will call for the transport to the jungle. Book online before you go as it’s a cheaper. https://www.aktun-chenpark.com/en?currency=USD
·        Xel-Ha, 10-minute drive from hotel (towards Tulum), unlimited snorkeling, cove, river, cenotes, hidden bays. https://www.xelha.com/es/
·        Yal-Ku Cenote Y Laguna in town of Akumal: https://letstraveltomexico.com/how-to-visit-yal-ku-lagoon/

· Destino Riviera: https://destinoriviera.com/

· XPO Tours: https://xpotours.com/index.php?lang=en&country_id=114&DefaultLang=en

· VIP Riviera Maya https://viprivieramaya.com/

· Paradise Experience Tour company: https://www.paradiseexperiencetours.com/