Where can you see sea turtles in Cancun?

Where can you see sea turtles in Cancun? Akumal, means Place of the Turtles in the Maya. Akumal is located 100km (62 miles) south of Cancun in the heart of the Riviera Maya. In the natural protected area you get the opportunity to snorkel and enjoy the amazing Sea Turtles and the very colorful fish at the second largest reef in the world.

What time of year are turtles in Akumal?

Akumal beach's turtle season is the same as along the rest of the coast. Nesting takes place from April-October, while the majority of the hatching takes place in the latter three months of August, September and early October.

What time do the turtles come out in Cancun?

According to SEMARNAT, the sea turtle spawning season begins in May and ends in September. The incubation period is 6 to 8 weeks, so July to November is the period of birth and release of turtles. Principally between September and October.

What time do sea turtles come to shore in Mexico?

Each year between June and November, sea turtles land on Mexico's beaches to nest, and hatching usually occurs during the months of August, September, October and early November.

Where is the best place to swim with sea turtles?

What beach has the most sea turtles?

The largest green turtle nesting population is found at Tortuguero, on the coast of Costa Rica where about 22,500 green turtle females nest annually. Raine Island, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, has the second largest nesting population of about 18,000 females per season.

What time are sea turtles most active?

Is it usual (or how rare is it) to see turtles or hatchlings on the beach? Both are usually active at night and most of our volunteers have yet to see a turtle lay a nest or a nest to boil (hatch). So consider yourself very lucky if you happen to encounter sea turtles.

What time of year are turtles in Mexico?

Each year between June and November, sea turtles land on Mexico's beaches to nest, and hatching usually occurs during the months of August, September, October and early November.

Where is the best place to see sea turtles in Mexico?

Yucatan Peninsula: Known for the tourism hotspot of Cancun, this spectacular coast, which also goes by the name of the Mexican Riviera, has a number of important nesting beaches for green turtles and loggerheads. Good spots to see sea turtles are in Akumal Bay, X'Cacel Beach, and Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

Is it worth going to Akumal?

Akumal attracts people worldwide with its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and abundant sea life. Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts can swim in the bay with the famous giant turtles and explore the shipwrecks. However, it is forbidden to touch marine animals and corals.

When can you see turtles in Riviera Maya?

Sea turtle nesting season in the Riviera Maya happens between the months of June and November.

Can you touch sea turtles in Cancun?

While snorkeling or diving watch sea turtles from a distance, do not swim towards them and do not touch them. Their bite is harmful. Instead of using sunscreen, wear a t-shirt in order to not pollute the water and harm marine life.