Destinations

Playa Tortuga

Playa Tortuga

With lots open-air cafes, restaurants and bars to choose from, Playa Tortugas in Cancun Mexico’s white sandy beach is a great beach to visit. With shopping and tons of watersports, you can definitely make this beach a day trip.

The water at this beach is clear, calm and deep which is perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. Playa Tortugas means Turtle Beach in English, here’s a perfect example as to why it is named this:

Diving in Playa Tortuga Reef 2007

If you want to rent snorkeling equipment head over to the northern end of the island. You can also rent sailboards there as well.

Tips for visiting Playa Tortuga

• No entrance fee.
• There is a public bus you can take that will drop you off right in front of the entrance.
• This is one of the local’s favorite beaches so expect crowds.
• Restrooms and changing areas are located along the northern end of this beach.

Tags: Playa Tortuga, Playa Tortuga Cancun