PLACES TO STAY
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near Tecolutla beach near Tecolutla, Veracruz, is a major Hawksbill Sea Turtle nesting beach on Mexico's Gulf coast
Tecolutla beach near Tecolutla, Veracruz, is a major Hawksbill Sea Turtle nesting beach on Mexico's Gulf coast is one of the top spots to sight Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
BEST TIME TO SEE
May to October for nesting on Gulf coast beaches near Tecolutla, Veracruz, and Isla Aguada, Campeche; snorkelling in Caribbean coral reefs for feeding individuals.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer nesting. Nests on Gulf and Caribbean beaches May to October; Isla Aguada in Campeche and Veracruz beaches are key Mexican sites.
Coordinates
20.5000°N, 97.0000°W
HABITAT
Coral reefs, rocky coastlines, shallow coastal lagoons, and mangrove creeks; nests on beaches near reef habitat
CONSERVATION STATUS
Critically Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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