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    “We Love Tortugas”

    Year after year we have to go back to playa tortugas because it has a real taste of what Cancun... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Viajera048
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    Winter Park, Florida
    “Center for lots of activities”

    This place is kind of center for all beach fun activities. You can take ferries to travel to Cancun... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Reyelefante
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    This beach is lined with open-air cafes, restaurants and bars, making it a perfect place to scope out the crowd.

    About Playa Tortugas

    This beach is lined with open-air cafes, restaurants and bars, making it a perfect place to scope out the crowd.
    4.0
    946 reviews
    • Excellent32%
    • Very good37%
    • Average23%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible2%
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    “nice beach” (18 reviews)
    “bungee jump” (15 reviews)
    “catch the ferry” (9 reviews)
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    Cancun, Mexico
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    We Love Tortugas

    Year after year we have to go back to playa tortugas because it has a real taste of what Cancun life is all about. We don't like to be surrounded by tourists only when we travel and Tortugas lets us peek into the life of...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Center for lots of activities

    This place is kind of center for all beach fun activities. You can take ferries to travel to Cancun and Isla Mujeres islands from here. Activities such as bungee jumping, parasailing, wave runners and few other kayak and boat tours can be taken from here....More

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018
    Small hill near the beach. Bungee Jump and other actions happens here...

    After done with Langosta beach, we headed towards Tortugas beach. It is 2 km far from Langosta beach towards south and more knowns for Isla Mujeres ferry and Bungee Jumping. While entering the beach, lots of restaurant staff will bother you to use their service....More

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018 via mobile
    Nice beach

    It was a very small beach but it was beautiful. We rented an umbrella and chairs the vendors were very nice and attentive to our needs. I wud def come back again.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2018 via mobile
    Thanks Cancún

    This beach is so beautiful I hope come back with my friends because It was a big experience. Thanks Cancún 😃

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    Reviewed March 25, 2018
    Narrow, busy beach

    This beach has loud music and a bungee attraction, if you're into those sorts of things. Samba boat tours leave from here too. Playa Tortugas Restaurant is OK, but Bonanza next door is superb. As beaches go, Playa Langosta just down the street is much...More

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    Reviewed March 13, 2018
    Its a beach

    Get away from the rich tourists and go there. Jump on the R1 bus from the center for 12 pesos and become a Mexican tourist , its great . for 150 pesos rent 2 sun loungers with umbrella for all day . Swim in the...More

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    Reviewed February 28, 2018
    Shuttle Isla Mujeres

    Great way getting to Isla Mujeres. Used the water shuttle, short walk from hotel. Plenty of other activites, different vendor for sail to snorkel.

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    Reviewed February 22, 2018
    Well organized and very busy

    It was a long weekend in Cancun, so the place was super busy. Tranquil waters. Nice facilities. But just too crowded.

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    Reviewed February 20, 2018
    Busy family beach

    We came here because it is a protected lagoon. The beach at the open pacific at our hotel was under red flag = to dangerous to swim. So we came here because it's better for going into the water. That's why it's also so popular...More

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    June 29, 2016|
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    Response from fernandocelayatorres | Reviewed this property |
    R1 lo puedes tomar en plaza las américas
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    June 29, 2016|
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    Response from Marleen V | Reviewed this property |
    I believe bus 1 and 2 take you very close by
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