Type of Attraction: Children's / Kids Attraction
Summary:Six species of sea turtle lay eggs in the sand along the island's calm western shore.
Description: Six species of sea turtle lay eggs in the sand along the island's calm western shore. Although they are endangered, sea turtles are still killed throughout Latin America for their eggs and meat, which are considered a delicacy. In the 1980s, efforts by a local fisherman led to the founding of the Centro de Investigaciones and the Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm, which protects the turtles' breeding grounds and places their eggs in incubators, out of harm's way. Hatchlings live in three large pools for up to a year, at which time they are tagged for monitoring and released. Because most turtles in the wild die within their first few months, the practice of guarding them until they are a year old greatly increases their chances of survival. The Turtle Farm is a scientific facility, not an amusement center. But if you'd like to see several hundred sea turtles, ranging in weight from 150g (5oz) to more than 300kg (661lb), this is the place for you.
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Soliman Bay : Type of Attraction:General Attraction Overview: Soliman Bay is a wide bay that's well protected by an outer reef break.
Giant Sea Turtles : Type of Attraction:General Attraction Overview: From May to October, giant 300 lb. sea turtles arrive along the Mayan Riviera each year to lay their eggs.
Cenotes : Type of Attraction:General Attraction Overview: The Yucatán peninsula is also well known for its water activities, both in the Caribbean sea and in the cenotes, which are natural freshwater pools.
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