Central Pacific Coast
An estimated 70 per cent of the world’s population of green sea turtles, along with olive ridley and leatherback turtles, lay their eggs on the long flat sands of Playa Colola, a Ramsar site. And you can see why. Here is a thick and wide slab of creamy sand that runs up against chaparral-coated hills and is framed by two picturesque headlands. Campamento Tortuguero Playa de Colola monitors the beach, protects the eggs and releases hatchlings.
Swim with caution as there can be quite an undertow.
5.6 MILES
With clear turquoise waters and golden sandy beaches, Playa Maruata is arguably the most beautiful beach in Michoacán. The Nahua fishing village has a bit…
Campamento Tortuguero Playa de Colola
0.09 MILES
Protecting one of the world's most important nesting grounds for the green turtle, this center looks after the eggs of three turtle species and releases…
13.57 MILES
A renowned surfing destination, Playa La Ticla is about 2.5km off the main highway. It can feel like a dusty, down-at-heel town, but it's famous for its…
22.6 MILES
The cliff-hugging road south of San Juan de Alima climbs above the coast, offering gorgeous views of desolate sandy beaches below. The tiny white strand…
1. Campamento Tortuguero Playa de Colola
0.09 MILES
Protecting one of the world's most important nesting grounds for the green turtle, this center looks after the eggs of three turtle species and releases…
5.6 MILES
With clear turquoise waters and golden sandy beaches, Playa Maruata is arguably the most beautiful beach in Michoacán. The Nahua fishing village has a bit…
13.57 MILES
A renowned surfing destination, Playa La Ticla is about 2.5km off the main highway. It can feel like a dusty, down-at-heel town, but it's famous for its…
22.6 MILES
The cliff-hugging road south of San Juan de Alima climbs above the coast, offering gorgeous views of desolate sandy beaches below. The tiny white strand…
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