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Tortuga Bay
Bedste tid at besøge
Arrive at 6:30-7:00 AM before the sunlight whitens the sand and before tour groups arrive. The morning also offers the best chance to see green sea turtles and marine iguanas, which are most active.
Budgettips
There is no additional ticket for this beach, but visitors must carry the National Park entry card purchased at the harbor. Save money by bringing your own drinking water and snacks, as there are no stalls along the beach.
Anbefalet til
Casual swimmers and snorkelers, Nature photographers, Families with older children, Wildlife enthusiasts
Planlæg dit besøg
3-4 hours (half a day if swimming)
Om
Hurtige fakta: Den hvide sand er dannet af koraller, som bølgerne har knust, og farven er så blændende, at besøgende har brug for solbriller. Langs den 2,5 kilometer lange sti fra byens centrum møder man ofte havleguaner og Sally Lightfoot-krabber i rødorange farver.
Højdepunkter: Ved strandens sydlige ende ligger en stille lagune beskyttet af mangroveskov, hvor unge sorttippede revhajer svømmer i vand i knæhøjde, mens grønne havskildpadder glider forbi under overfladen. Både er forbudt i området, så det at svømme side om side med vilde dyr føles som at have en kæmpe privat pool.
Insidertips
- Wear closed-toe shoes for the lava rock trail, then switch to sandals when you reach the sand.
- Bring a wide-brimmed hat and SPF 50 sunscreen because there is not a single shade tree on the wave side of the beach.
- Take photos at Playa Mansa at low tide to get clear shots of reef sharks without expensive equipment.
- Avoid 10 AM to 2 PM when the sun is at its hottest and the waves are at their most ferocious.
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