Does anyone know of any public gemstone mining or other fun activities in or around Akumal, Mexico?
October 14th, 2009 | by admin |
erikatiffany asked:
My Mom and I are really into collecting gemstones and have been for a while. My parents, boyfriend and I are going to Akumal, Mexico May 11th-May 18th for a vacation. I was trying to find any information about possible open to the public mines near Akumal that we might be able to travel to and dig at. If anyone knows of a place near there, like within an hour drive or so, please write back. Also, anywhere else that might be fun to do while we are there would be great aswell! We are going to Xel-Ha Eco Park one day & to the Tulum Ruins another but I would love to hear about other fun places around Akumal. Thank you so much!!
Bitch Tits
My Mom and I are really into collecting gemstones and have been for a while. My parents, boyfriend and I are going to Akumal, Mexico May 11th-May 18th for a vacation. I was trying to find any information about possible open to the public mines near Akumal that we might be able to travel to and dig at. If anyone knows of a place near there, like within an hour drive or so, please write back. Also, anywhere else that might be fun to do while we are there would be great aswell! We are going to Xel-Ha Eco Park one day & to the Tulum Ruins another but I would love to hear about other fun places around Akumal. Thank you so much!!
Bitch Tits
4 Responses to “Does anyone know of any public gemstone mining or other fun activities in or around Akumal, Mexico?”
By Albert Heger on Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
I don’t think you will find gemstones around Akumal, but there is a place in Central Mexico which is the only other place on earth , except Australia where there are opal mines. It is called San Juan del Río, in the state of Queretaro. In Mexico City take the higway north to the city of Queretaro and exit at San Juan del Rio (KM 161). Or in Mexico City take a cab to Terminal de Autobuses Avenida 100 metros and take the ETN bus to San Juan del Rio. (2 1/2 hours ride) You can visit the mine which can be reached via a dirt road between SJR and Tequisquiapan and in the center of SJR there are shops selling opals (from the expensive variety : 3000 to 5000 US $) to cheap ones. There is also a large variety of other semi precious stones and geological waste for sale. Have a nice stay.
By Martin on Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
I do not believe there are any mines in the Yucatan peninsula. However there is a nice jewelry store close to Akumal.
I would recommend you to go to Xcaret instead of Xel-ha or in addition to it. They both are own by the same company, but there is a lot more to see and do in Xcaret.
The tulum ruins are basic, but good. You will especially enjoy the setting of the place. Be sure to pack swimsuits, sun lotions, hats and towels when going to Tulum; oh and of course a camera.
Have fun,
By stella39 on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
You might be interested in this site. Natural limestone caves and they do some gemstone mining in the summer.
Also go to this site for other adventures.
Have fun
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By flightpillow on Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
Popular in Akumal (the place of the turtle, in Mayan) is well known for sea turtles nesting on its beaches. During sea turtle nesting season (May through October), these walks start at the CEA Center (Centro Ecologico de Akumal) at 9 PM, Monday through Friday. They start with a short and informative presentation. After that participants are taken to the beach for turtle sightings. The donation is $10 USD per person. Participants are recommended to wear sneakers or sturdy walking shoes (no sandals), and refrain from using mosquito repellent, perfume, or cologne. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle, and a bag to collect any trash they see on the beach.
The Mayan ruins of Muyil (also known as Chunyaxche) are located about 10 miles south of Tulum pueblo on the main highway. The best way to get there is by rental car or taxi. It´s best to arrange a rate with the taxi driver so s/he can wait for you while you walk through the site. Muyil is located in the northern region of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve and is the largest Mayan site within the reserve. The site is open seven days a week. There are no services at the site, so be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. This is actually a large site, but only a small area is open to the public. This is a great site to visit, very few people actually make it to these ruins.
Have fun
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