Tortugas Reef

★★★★☆ (1,708)

Tortugas is one of Playa del Carmen’s most popular reefs, great for both diving and snorkeling due to its shallow depth and clear visibility. This is a great site to see lots of turtles, hence its name.

Wildlife encounters include spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, lots of turtles, stingrays, moray eels, tons of reef fish, and colorful corals and sponges.

Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions

Top Wildlife Sightings

Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs