Where is the best place to swim with turtles in Mexico?

Where is the best place to swim with turtles in Mexico? There are many different places where you can swim with sea turtles in Mexico, but there is one beach in particular where you are almost guaranteed to meet them! The beach where you can meet these sea creatures in their natural habitat is called Akumal Beach.

Can you swim in Akumal for free?

The beach is public and legally free to enter but it's now very difficult to access without paying for entry through a private establishment. The fee as of April 2022 is 120 pesos or $6 USD (around £5).

Where are the turtles in Cancun?

The sea turtles come really close to the beach of Akumal and you get the chance to see them really closely. To complete the adventure you will discover and explore unique cenotes and snorkel in its crystal clear waters. Cenotes are underground rivers, which show the unique water systems of the Yucatan Peninsula!

Can you swim with turtles in Playa del Carmen?

Embark on a half-day guided trip exploring ancient cenotes and enjoy the rare opportunity to swim with turtles at Akumal Beach. Enjoy round-trip hotel or meeting point transfers from Playa del Carmen, the Riviera Maya and Tulum. Arrive at Akumal Beach and enjoy the opportunity to swim with wild turtles.

How much does it cost to swim with turtles in Mexico?

You DO NOT need a tour to swim with turtles. Don't pre-book a turtle tour, as they're a big tourist trap and charge $50 for taking you to the water as you can just walk in and swim on your own. I actually recommend you bringing your own snorkel equipment to avoid paying huge rental prices ($20+).

Where is the best place to swim with turtles?

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.

What beach has the most turtles?

Kuredu Resort, Maldives. Almost half of the entire population of the green sea turtles in the Maldives lives in the Lhaviyani Atoll which further leads to most of them being found in and around Kuredu, Maldives.

What is the best time to see turtles in Akumal?

The best time to see a turtle while Akumal snorkeling is May through November, (great lodging options then too) during their nesting season. But, there are usually turtles all year-round.

What month do sea turtles hatch in Mexico?

If you want to witness this amazing nesting and hatching season, the best time to go to Mexico is in late August, September and early October, although the season can sometimes stretch as far as November. Dusk is usually the best moment for turtles hatching but it can also happen during the day.

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.

Where can I swim with turtles in Mexico?

Some articles, blogs and reviews herald Akumal as one of the best places in the world to swim with turtles. For this reason, tourists flock from all over the Riviera Maya, from Cancún to Tulum, to Akumal to swim with turtles.