The turtle farm is a small aquarium for the conservation of large turtles such as hawksbill, loggerhead and green turtles.

Its main objective is to protect the turtle eggs that hatch on the beaches of the island, and that were victims of hunters who captured them for their meat, eggs and shells.

According to statistics, out of every 100 turtles that reach the beaches, only one manages to hatch or lay its eggs in the same place where they were born.

When the turtles hatch, some weak ones are placed in ponds to feed them and observe their evolution, and others are released to continue their life cycle.

To increase the chances of survival in this aquarium, the growth of the turtles is monitored during their first year. This aquarium has tanks of different sizes where you can see baby and adult turtles.

There is also a section where you can closely observe colorful fish, snails, sea urchins, seahorses and other marine species that inhabit the Mexican Caribbean.

¿How to get to  Turtle farm?

La Tortugranja is located at the southern end of the island, 1 km from Lancheros beach, on the Sac-Bajo road.

It is a small place, but it has great importance on the island since there is research for the conservation of turtles and their reproduction.

How was this project born?

This program was created to ensure the existence of sea turtles and preserve their future generations. This project involves the inhabitants of the island along with the government and donors of the island.

They have an educational program about sea turtles, ideal for children.

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The entrance to the aquarium has a recovery cost of $30 MXN, and inside they sell food for the turtles with an additional cost of $20 MXN.
It is open from Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Without a doubt, the Turtle Farm is a place you must visit in Isla Mujeres, the tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.

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