Experts' Choice Award Playa Tortugas
What the experts agree on
Playa Tortugas is a calm, family-friendly Hotel Zone beach favored by locals for its clean sands and lack of waves. Despite its name, turtles are rare—the real draw is water sports like snorkeling, kayaking, and Wave Runners.
Fodor's "Don't be fooled by the name—this spot is seldom frequented by tortugas. It’s the opportunity to swim, snorkel, kayak, paraglide, and ride Wave Runners that really brings folks to "Turtle Beach." " Full review
Travel + Leisure "A popular choice for Cancun locals is Playa Tortugas, or Turtle Beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the only Hotel Zone beaches with almost no waves, Playa Tortugas is a popular choice for families and locals." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Widely considered a beach spot for locals, Playa Tortugas is known for its relaxed atmosphere and clean sands." Full review
"This beach is located in the northern area of the hotel zone, but it's still a popular spot for locals. The area is clean, the water is calm (perfect for kids who want to swim) and the..."
Lonely Planet "Running almost perpendicular to the Cancún coastline, this glorious comma of sand toward the northern end of Zona Hotelera receives less sargassum seaweed than other beaches in the area...."
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