Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

Legal Requirements

The following list of requirements is needed for a legal marriage. Bride(s), groom(s) and witnesses must arrive in Cancun four business days prior to the wedding day (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays do not count). Symbolic and non-legal ceremonies allow flexibility for arrival date. Please speak with the wedding coordinator to discuss requirements.

The in-resort wedding coordinator must receive the following documents to begin the application for marriage in the civil registry office.

• Tourist Card (Received upon arrival at Cancun International Airport)
• Bride(s) or groom(s) are divorced, they will need their original birth certificates and final divorce decrees.
• Valid passports
• Bride(s) and groom(s) birth certificates
• If the couple would like their parent’s names on the marriage certificate, a translated, certified copy of their birth certificates needs to be sent to the wedding coordinator one month prior to wedding date.
• $250 USD (per couple) fee for blood test must be taken in Mexico.
• $600 USD for the city hall court fees and application process
• The names, addresses, nationalities, ages, occupation, relationship, copy of a tourist card and a valid identification of the four witnesses. The wedding coordinator will send you the legal form. The witnesses can be relatives, friends or anyone with a valid passport.

• PLEASE NOTE: The above is an overview only and further information will be available from your wedding coordinator once booking is confirmed. Pricing for fees were correct at time of publishing, please be aware these are subject to change.

Why Choose This Resort?

Secrets Resorts are 5* AAA Four Diamond adult-only havens, where you can indulge in romance and luxury beachfront settings in the Caribbean. Each Secrets resort offers a unique experience for adults looking to escape the everyday, and bathe in the warm sun for an intimate, tropical getaway. Hosting a fantastic Unlimited-Luxury® all-inclusive concept, pristine pools, elegant suites and stunning beach views, Secrets offers the ultimate backdrop for unparalleled pampering, romantic rendezvous and lasting memories. Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, located in the heart of the Riviera Maya along the famed white-sand beaches and calm, clear waters of Akumal, fuses elegant design with nature’s elements. This brand new, AAA Four Diamond award winning adults-only resort offers a truly magical experience starting with stunning ocean views, an expansive infinity pool, calm small ponds and tropical gardens, all located nearby the centuries-old Mayan sites of Tulum and Coba and the mystical cenotes of the area. The resort’s natural surroundings astound. Sea turtles swim freely among snorkelers and waders just meters offshore, allowing guests to experience the reason why Akumal translates to “Place of Turtles” in Mayan. Each suite offers a large mosaic whirlpool, beautiful decor and furnished terrace or balcony. One of the most romantic resorts around, this resort is perfect for an elegant elopement, intimate wedding, or luxurious honeymoon. 

The Unlimited-Luxury® experience includes:

• Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required

• Unlimited international & domestic top-shelf spirits

• Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks

• 24-hour room* & concierge service

• Pool and beach wait service

• Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water & beer

• Daily maid service

• Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment

• Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues

• No wristbands required

• All taxes and gratuities included

• Enjoy free Wi-Fi