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October is Turtle Time in Tulum

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Posted by zamasblogger on September 27, 2012 – 4:01 pm
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Turtle mamas have been laying their eggs and turtle babies are popping up everywhere on the beach in Tulum.

turtle mama going back out to sea

At ZAMAS, we’ve had five turtle nests on our beach this year and more newborns will be arriving soon.  Every time we see turtle tracks we know another turtle mama has laid her eggs.  To protect the nest, we make a stick fence around it.

ZAMAS beach report: baby turtle mama was here

WANT TO SEE SOME TURTLES IN TULUM?

You can hang out under the shelter of our large palm shades and just wait for their arrival.

Or take a night trek and watch for the arrival of other turtle-babies along the moonlit Tulum beach.

Or if big and beautiful is more your speed, take a swim with mature turtles at Turtle Bay in Akumal.

Whatever path you choose…it’s pure turtle-mania in Tulum this October.

ZAMAS HOTEL, TURTLE MANIA PACKAGE

  • Guided night trek to observe turtles hatching
  • Swim with turtles and picnic on the beach, turtle education tour
  • Beach cabaña, muy fuerte margarita, hammock

MEXIDIVERS TULUM

  • On-site dive shop at ZAMAS
  • Turtle & snorkel tour with cenote splash

MARINE TURTLE FESTIVAL, 13-16 Oct 2012

TUNE INTO TURTLE TIME WITH THESE TURTLE FACTS:

Tulum is nesting ground for two endangered species, the Loggerhead and the Green Sea turtles. Female sea turtles return to the beach on which they were born to lay from 120 to 150 eggs; about a half dozen baby turtles will survive the treacherous journey to adulthood. These reptiles are threatened by increased disturbances and decreased sensitivity along the coast, so observe respectfully.

THE SURVIVAL OF THE SEA TURTLE ON  TED:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-KmQ6pGxg4&feature=player_embedded

turtle babies hatched during the day are released at night to improve survival rate

Sneak Away to Tulum in September

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Posted by zamasblogger on September 17, 2012 – 2:42 am
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September in Tulum is…old-school Tulum. The long lost days of a sleepy Mayan town with a few scattered tourists here and there. Cool white sand with warm, salty water enveloping your ankles as you walk down that famous long stretch of beach. The days begin in big bold sunrises and end in luscious rose-blue jungle skies. Tulum, as it used to be – a mellow, Mexican, beach town.

September in Tulum is…cenotes. Crisp and clear, these refreshing swimming holes are natural pop-up pools. Home to one of the largest underground water systems, these unique swimming holes are scattered everywhere around Tulum. There’s nothing like a cool cenote dip on a hot September day.

september sunrise

September in Tulum is…whale sharks! Yes, it’s a trek to Punta Sam (near Cancun), but once there you will be forever enchanted with these serene, elegant and powerful fish. The connection is truly spiritual. After September, these fish move on to new waters.

September in Tulum is…stars. It’s not 5-star, baby, it’s star-crazy.
No big lights from big hotels or big street lamps…just big September sky. It may be star-sparkle with full moon-lit skies, or early star showers with late orange moons, or huge arrays of stardom on crescent moon nights – you can’t go wrong with a September night sky in Tulum.

September in Tulum is…local time. Time stretches out in Tulum in September. Days flow into nights into days just like a lazy wave flows over the sand. Hang with the locals while families come to the beach and men fish along the shore. Dine at ZAMAS under a starlit sky while Camilo Nu strums jazz or Andres Castani belts out some blues. Follow the after hours crowd to the local hot spot; it’s easy to mingle with bohemian ex-pats and late-night locals over ice-cold cervezas.

September in Tulum is… sweet-sea month.
Frogs and crabs and pelicans along the way…there is a reunion of seaside fisherman every late afternoon. FRESH FISH!!! If there is a shortage of off-shore catch in the high season, it abounds in September… eco-fresh, eco-economy – you can eat DELICIOUS every single night at the beach after having seen your catch arrive that afternoon. Chat with the staff, mingle with the musicians, and lie on the beach under the stars… Midnight swim-it and skinny dip too… September hits the spot.

September in Tulum…is the life-reset button. It’s your first love affair, the delightful child who beckons to you, the time of magical adventure. September-Tulum is why you fell for Tulum in the first place, so treat yourself to the real thing….Tulum as it should be.

family time