"Tortugas" (Turtle Gardens) - Playa del Carmen drift dive
"Tortugas" or "The Turtle Gardens" is one of Playa del Carmen's most popular reefs due to the large quantity of sea turtles which frequent it. The reef is relatively flat with a gradual slope from 50ft to 130ft and is covered with corals and enormous barrel sponges where king crabs are sumetimes seen. On this reef the current always flows South to North and can be quite strong at times. Start your dive at the southern end and 'drift' northward over the reef with the current, making sure to maintain your depth. If you manage to stay at about 60ft, towards the end of the dive you may encounter a group of huge Tarpons during the summer months. While enjoying the turtles, please remember: DO NOT TOUCH.
"Tortugas" or "The Turtle Gardens" is one of Playa del Carmen's most popular reefs due to the large quantity of sea turtles which frequent it. The reef is relatively flat with a gradual slope from 50ft to 130ft and is covered with corals and enormous barrel sponges where king crabs are sumetimes seen. On this reef the current always flows South to North and can be quite strong at times. Start your dive at the southern end and 'drift' northward over the reef with the current, making sure to maintain your depth. If you manage to stay at about 60ft, towards the end of the dive you may encounter a group of huge Tarpons during the summer months. While enjoying the turtles, please remember: DO NOT TOUCH.