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Puerto Aventuras and Area

Not long ago, Puerto Aventuras was a deserted bay frequented only by fishermen. However, since the first condominum development was established in 1987, the area has grown steadily, and now has a year-round residential community. The town today has private villas, condos, and hotels that surround an attractive 300-boat marina complex.

Around the marina, there are various small shops and restaurants. Charters boats for diving, snorkeling, and fishing are available for hire. The marina also has a dolphin training center that enables visitors to get in the water with these highly intelligent mammals.

Puerto Aventuras also features an 18-hole golf course, and a nautical museum that displays artifacts from the Spanish galleon "El Matancero" which ran aground on the reef off Akumal. The exhibits include cannons, pistols, and coins. The museum also has a collection of handicrafts from area Mayan ruins.

Map of Puerto Aventuras and Area

CEDAM Maritime Museum
The CEDAM museum has an interesting display of artifacts salvaged from Yucatan coast shipwrecks. Articles includes artillery from the Spanish merchant ship El Matancero which sunk near Akumal in 1741.

Fishing
Grouper and snapper are caught at the reef 200 yards offshore. Further out, deep sea fishing is available for marlin, sailfish, tuna and wahoo. Several charter boats operate from the marina.

Diving
Local dive outfitters can arrange various dive excursions. In addition to reef diving, guided trips are available to area cenotes, and Nohoch Nah Chich, the world's longest underground cave system.

Dolphin Swim
The marina houses an enclosed dolphin area where marina visitors can view daily training activities. Dolphin enthusiasts can also go in the water with the dolphins for a close-up and memorable experience.

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