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This beach is lined with open-air cafes, restaurants and bars, making it a...

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

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“Visited Playa Tortuga”

Ate on the beach and did some shopping there also this beach is a public beach and the color of the water isn't that great ,but overall is ok

4 of 5 starsReviewed 4 weeks ago
jcnelly2016
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Houston, Texas
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Whittier, California
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“have to go threw here to get the fairy”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 days ago NEW

little shops and restaurants to occupy your time while you wait for fairy, they all have cold beer and anything you may have forgot to bring the isla Mujeres

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Thank otalay
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common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 4 helpful votes
“cute little local beach/port”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We have stopped here several times when using the ferry here. It is a cute little shopping village for souvenirs' and there are a few restaurants along the beach area. Its a very clean beach and the little bar/restaurants with the red umbrellas has the best pina colladas!

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 1 helpful vote
“Visited Playa Tortuga”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Ate on the beach and did some shopping there also this beach is a public beach and the color of the water isn't that great ,but overall is ok

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Thank jcnelly2016
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7 reviews
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common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 1 helpful vote
“beautiful wiew”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2016

Great customer service the people was so kind and friendly smiling and trying to make feel welcome in all the ways.

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Thank Maria M
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5 reviews
3 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 3 helpful votes
“Jungle Tours”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2016

Drive speed boats with Robert! The speed boats were the best part of the tour but snorkeling was fun and the statues were cool underwater!

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Miami, Florida
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“Crowded in the slow season!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2016

The place was too loud and packed with people. They told us August was a slow month. I would hate to see it when its not.

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Hamilton, Canada
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15 reviews
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“Great beach time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2016

A great beach for family time, very clean sand, all amenities are close by, watch out not to be ripped off by the vendor's who walk by, on average, start at 1/3 of what they ask and settle at half.

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Flowery Branch, Georgia
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“Family-Friendly Beach”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2016

A small beach lying at the foot of the Ultramar ferry pier, Playa Tortugas has calm water and some shops and restaurants. There is a lot of water activity with boats coming and going well outside the swimming area. Chairs and umbrellas can be rented for the day. If not staying at one of the nearby hotels to make walking... More 

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Thank 10-FT-STOP
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4 reviews
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“Not for beachgoers”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2016

This beach is mainly for taking the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Much more convenient to take the ferry from here than Puerto Juarez

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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“Cheap and cheerful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2016

This is a fun place, whether you are all-inclusive or not. The beach is next to the ferry port and has plenty of beds available for those eating or drinking in the bars. Give it a try, it won't disappoint.

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