Watersports Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya.

The Riviera Maya and its more than 70 miles of sandy beaches facing the turquoise Mexican Caribbean offer unlimited opportunities for water activities. The Caribbean waters are warm year round.

Enjoy a superb catamaran sailing Adventure while you visit Playa del Carmen.

Snorkeling
Playa del Carmen Snorkeling and Snorkeling in the Mayan Riviera is easy, fun, needs no special training, and in the Riviera Maya, it is an unforgettable experience. Get mesmerized by the colors and richness of the Great Mayan Barrier Reef (the second largest barrier reef in the world) or adventure yourself in a river that meets the ocean or in our unique freshwater cenotes, doorways to an underwater world of marvels. Riviera Maya, offers you all snorkeling possibilities.

Catamaran sailing
Enjoy a superb catamaran sailing Playa del Carmen Adventure while you visit the Riviera Maya. Hotel la Tortuga will be happy to book a tour for you. Go on board a 41-foot custom-built catamaran with a friendly and professional crew, free drinks service, snacks and fruit, and CD music on board. Experience our exclusive 'Boom Netting' (sit on a net in the water trailing behind the boat while moving). Sail to Xaac cove where you can have guided snorkeling on the reef. Explore the deserted beach and go onshore to climb a small Mayan temple. Sail return to take a swim in a freshwater cenote (natural sinkhole) and visit the Tie-Dye Island.

Fishing
Playa del Carmen fishing, in the heart of the Riviera Maya, is the perfect choice for an exciting deep-sea fishing. After all, this is the Caribbean and many of the world's most wanted fish swim in the waters off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Sailfish and marlins are plentiful off the coast year-round.
Catch your dinner ! waters outside Playa del Carmen are also home to some of the best tasting fish in the oceans of the world.

Seasons
Whatever time of year you are here, there is some exciting and good fishing to be made!
*Sailfish
Excellent March - July
Very Good July - August
Fair September – February

*Dorado
Excellent April - June
Very Good July - September

* Blue Marlin
Good March-October
Fair October-February

* White Marlin
Excellent May-June
Very Good July

* Barracuda
Excellent All year round
Wahoo
Excellent All year round

* Tuna
Excellent All year round
Reef fish (snapper, jack, grouper, sea bass etc)
Excellent All year round