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Tortuga Bay
Beste tijd om te bezoeken
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.
Aanbevolen voor
Casual swimmers and snorkelers, Nature photographers, Families with older children, Wildlife enthusiasts
Plan je bezoek
3-4 hours (half a day if swimming)
Over
Korte feiten: Its white sand is formed from coral crushed by the waves, so dazzling that visitors need sunglasses. Along the 2.5-kilometer trail from the town center, people often cross paths with marine iguanas and red-orange Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Hoogtepunten: At the southern end of the beach lies a calm lagoon sheltered by mangrove forest, where baby blacktip reef sharks swim in knee-deep water while green turtles glide beneath the surface. Boats are banned from this area, so swimming alongside the wildlife feels like having your own giant private 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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