Where is the best place to see turtles in Riviera Maya?

Where is the best place to see turtles in Riviera Maya? Xcaret: Xcaret Park is very near Playa del Carmen. Small and medium-sized turtles live in natural pools here. Akumal: Akumal means Land of Turtles in Mayan. Many local companies offer turtle tours.

Can you snorkel in Akumal for free?

The beach at Akumal is a public beach. It is free to enter. There is no charge to lay on the beach on your towel nor is there a charge to enter the water (with or without snorkel gear).

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.

Is it easy to see turtles in Akumal?

And the green area around the coastline marks the free swimming area. As the turtles are largely concentrated in the deeper red areas, it is very difficult to see turtles independently. Of course, as they are wild animals and can go where they like, it's possible you'll see a turtle while swimming in the green zone.

What time of day are you most likely to see a sea turtle?

Sea turtles usually only come ashore late at night or early morning before sunrise and they are intent on creating their nests, laying their eggs and getting back in the ocean as quickly as their ponderous bodies will permit.

Where is the best place to swim with sea turtles?

Can you see turtles in Playa del Carmen?

Swimming with the Playa Del Carmen sea turtles is one of those “once in a lifetime” things you must do when in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. It's so simple to do it yourself, at your pace, and for a lot less money than a tour.

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.

Where can I see sea turtles in Riviera Maya?

Dive into the natural habitat of sea turtles with a once in a lifetime adventure in Akumal. This calm bay in the Riviera Maya is home to sea turtles who come to graze on the seagrass giving you an opportunity to snorkel alongside them in an extraordinary natural encounter.

Where is the best place to snorkel with turtles in Riviera Maya?

Next, head to Akumal Bay, a perfect place for swimming with sea turtles that feed on the seagrass in the bay near you. Put on your provided snorkeling gear — or your own, if you prefer — and enjoy a snorkeling tour of these amazing creatures.

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.

When can you see turtles in Riviera Maya?

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