Tortugas

Classic Playa del Carmen drift dive known for sea turtles.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a classic Playa del Carmen drift dive along a beautiful coral reef. Named for the high probability of encountering hawksbill and green turtles, it also features impressive coral formations and abundant reef life. The moderate current allows divers to effortlessly cruise along the reef's slope.
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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

drift diveturtlecoral reefwide angle

Marine Life

Hawksbill turtleGreen turtleSouthern stingraySpotted moray eelGreat barracudaFrench angelfishStoplight parrotfishGorgonian sea fansBrain coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

intermediate

Can have moderate to strong currents and reaches depths of 30 meters.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

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