Akumal celebrates anniversary with festivities and dive festival

From an article posted on PR-Inside.com:

The picturesque coastal town of Akumal on the Riviera Maya in Mexico will celebrate its 50th birthday on May 29, 2009.

The relaxed, laid back community between Playa del Carmen and Tulum will host a 3 day festival to commemorate 50 years since Pablo Bush Romero 'rediscovered' Akumal on an expedition to the area's famous Matanceros shipwreck.

Local real estate agent, RE/MAX
Investment Properties, said Akumal's secluded, unspoilt location offers some excellent real estate opportunities. Visitors to the celebrations could even fall in love with the area and decide not to leave.

Apart from its breathtaking ocean side and exciting list of outdoor activities, one reason for this gorgeous resort’s popularity is its relaxed atmosphere and tranquil tropical lifestyle. Bedded into breathtaking nature and lined by magical white beaches, Akumal real estate is the perfect comfort for mind, body and soul.

The Matanceros wreck was a frigate class Spanish merchant ship that crashed into the coral reefs just offshore on February 22, 1741.

When looking for the wreck, Pablo Bush Romero was so taken with the beauty of Akumal's white sand bay he purchased it from a land owner and founded a city consisting of a small resort catering to scuba divers.

To this day, Akumal has preserved its unique character and resisted the commercialization seen in some other Mexican Caribbean resorts.

The festival will include live music, entertainment, food, drink and a fishing tournament. It is open to the locals and tourists alike, from May 29 to May 31.

The Pablo Bush Romero Dive Festival takes place on May 30.