This beach is located between the big Mexican flag and the corner of the 7, which is the heart of the Hotel Zone.

Playa Tortugas has deeper water and better "grown-up" swimming than most other beaches along the northside. But it still has plenty of shallow areas for children. The water at this beach is a deep turquoise color. There is a dock with a ferry to Isla Mujeres and an indoor craft and flea market.

There are several restaurants where cold beer can be happily consumed beach-side. Playa Tortugas is also the home of Fat Tuesday’s. This beach is quite popular with locals on weekends. Our favorite patch of beach is to the right, past the rocks, but a close friend swears the beach is nicer if you go left...

Directions:
Getting There By Bus: Blue Line Stop #70, Green Line Stop #75
Location: Hotel Zone - Boulevard Kukulcán - km 6.5

More Information:
Tortuga Beach Pictures at Panoramio.com