Saturday, January 26, 2013

The Perfect Beach At Playa Las Tortugas Nayarit

By Sue Carpenter


If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and just recharge your batteries, nothing is quite as effective as a beach holiday. Unfortunately the beach destinations that have all the amenities you might want are also the ones that have all the tourist crowds you don't want. However, there are some places where the weather is perfect, the beach is pristine, the water is warm and clear, the accommodation is luxurious and the crowds haven't caught on yet. Playa Las Tortugas Nayarit is one of these places.

Nayarit is one of Mexico's Pacific states. About 70 miles or so north of Puerto Vallarta and with Guadalajara lying to the south-east, you'll find Playa Las Tortugas. This beach is separated from Platanitos, a tiny fishing community, by a river mouth.

The climate is subtropical with hot and humid days and warm nights. This means that the days are perfect for swimming, sunbathing or lazing in a hammock. Rainy season is generally from June to September and is characterized by thunderstorms and heavy, subtropical showers late in the afternoon while the days remain sunny.

The English translation of 'Playa Las Tortugas' is 'turtle beach'. Olive Ridley sea turtles return to this spot every year to lay their eggs on the beach where they themselves were hatched. To help conserve these endangered animals, a volunteer-based project educates visitors, monitors the nests, patrols the beaches and releases hatchlings into the sea.

The estuary formed by the river consists of mudflats, swamps and mangroves. This is the ideal habitat for fish, frogs and small crustaceans and for the birds that feed on them. If you're interested in bird watching, you shouldn't forget your binoculars, a camera and a guide book since you'll be able to see a wide variety of bird species.

There is a lot of other things to do to pass the days during your holiday too. Naturally you'll want to dip your toes into the cool blue water of the ocean but the surfing is good as well. You can kayak or explore the estuary in a canoe or you can rent a horse for the day and go riding. There are even yoga retreat packages for those who want to salute the sun in a different way.

Accommodation at Playa Las Tortugas is mainly rental houses of luxury villas. Without high-rise hotels like you'll find in places like Cancun or Acapulco, there are fewer inhabitants even during high season. This keeps the beach secluded and private. It is much better for the environment too, especially for the turtles that can become confused by the lights of large developments.

Many people think the perfect holiday in Mexico is about parties and lots of tequila. If you agree, you should rather head to the better known destinations like Los Cabos, Cancun or Acapulco. However, if what you're looking for is peace and tranquility at a pristine beach, you can't go wrong renting accommodation in Playa Las Tortugas Nayarit.




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