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Tortuga Bay
Melhor época para visitar
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.
Dicas para economizar
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.
Recomendado para
Casual swimmers and snorkelers, Nature photographers, Families with older children, Wildlife enthusiasts
Planeje sua visita
3-4 hours (half a day if swimming)
Sobre
Fatos rápidos: Sua areia branca é formada por corais destruídos pelas ondas, e sua cor é tão ofuscante que os visitantes precisam de óculos escuros. Ao longo da trilha de 2,5 quilômetros a partir do centro da cidade, as pessoas costumam cruzar com iguanas marinhas e caranguejos Sally Lightfoot vermelho-alaranjados.
Destaques: No extremo sul da praia se estende uma laguna tranquila protegida por manguezais, onde filhotes de tubarão-de-recife-de-pontas-negras nadam em água na altura dos joelhos enquanto tartarugas verdes cruzam abaixo da superfície. Barcos são proibidos de entrar nessa área, então nadar lado a lado com a vida selvagem parece ter uma piscina gigante particular.
Dicas de quem conhece
- 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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