Golfing
Several highly regarded golf courses are located within easy driving distance of Akumal, offering beautifully designed layouts set among jungle, mangroves, and Caribbean coastline.
Riviera Maya Golf Club
The Riviera Maya Golf Club is the closest major course to Akumal and the most convenient golf outing from Lol Ka’naab. Designed to wind through jungle and natural limestone terrain, it offers a relaxed but high-quality golf experience within the Bahia Principe resort complex.
- Closest championship course to Lol Ka’naab
- Robert Trent Jones II design with jungle scenery
- Well maintained resort course with full facilities
- Good balance of challenge and playability
Puerto Aventuras Golf Club
Puerto Aventuras Golf Club is a shorter and more relaxed course that works well for a casual round close to Akumal. The course winds through the marina community with water features, tropical landscaping, and a layout that is friendly for a wide range of skill levels.
- Compact and approachable course design
- Located inside the Puerto Aventuras marina community
- Good option for a quick or casual round
- Less demanding than the large championship courses
El Camaleón at Mayakoba
El Camaleón is one of the Riviera Maya’s most prestigious golf courses and has hosted professional tournaments on the PGA Tour. The Greg Norman design moves through jungle, mangroves, canals, and a stretch of Caribbean coastline.
- World-class championship course design
- Famous PGA Tour tournament venue
- Unique layout through jungle and coastal terrain
- Premium golf experience near Playa del Carmen
Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya
Located in the Playacar area of Playa del Carmen, this course is known for lush tropical landscaping, wide fairways, and a resort-style atmosphere. It is a polished golf outing that works well as part of a day exploring Playa del Carmen.
- Resort-style championship course
- Tropical landscaping and wide fairways
- Popular golf option near Playa del Carmen
- Well suited for relaxed resort golf rounds
Gran Coyote Golf Riviera Maya
Gran Coyote offers a scenic Nick Price-designed course surrounded by jungle vegetation and natural terrain. The layout blends wide fairways with more strategic holes, making it enjoyable for both casual players and experienced golfers.
- Nick Price design with natural jungle scenery
- Balanced layout with both open and technical holes
- Quiet setting slightly north of Playa del Carmen
- Well regarded among Riviera Maya courses
Vidanta Riviera Maya Golf
Vidanta Riviera Maya features a luxury resort golf experience surrounded by tropical jungle and landscaped water features. The Jack Nicklaus-designed course is known for its polished facilities and resort-level service.
- Jack Nicklaus course design
- High-end resort golf environment
- Beautiful jungle and water-feature scenery
- Premium service and facilities