turtle program &
the environment
Our annual VIPs are the turtles, who come back here every year to nest on our white sand beach, confiding the survival of their young ones in us, and every year we are proud to be a part of the Akumal Turtle Watch program and help in protecting the nests and the young turtles that hatch later in the season.

May through November is turtle nesting season for the two main species, Loggerhead and Green, and Akumal is a major nesting site. Turtles are shy animals so we ask you to be quiet at night and turn off all outside lights. If you want to walk the beach and admire these ancient magnificent animals laying their eggs, please do it with a qualified guide. The CEA offers nightly turtle walks during nesting season. Please sign up at the CEA or ask someone at the Las Villas office to call them. Groups are limited to 10 people. You will be provided with a red film to cover your light and theguide will tell you when it is safe to get closer.

CEA- Akumal's Ecological Center
Tel:984.875.9095