Celebrating the 12th Annual Turtle Festival in Tulum, Mexico

One of the Riviera Maya’s most exciting events, the Annual Turtle Festival, which celebrates the end of turtle hatching season in the area, kicks off in Tulum, Akumal, and Xcacel on October 16, 17, and 18. A variety of activities are planned for 2014, the 12th year of operation for this important event which honors the sea turtle–one of this area’s most beloved residents.

THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS AS FOLLOWS:

October 16 from 1500-1900 hrs. at the Turtle Sanctuary Marina Xcacel:

• Inauguration
• Sand Sculpture Competition
• Recreational activities
• Awards Ceremony

October 17 from 0900-1400 hrs. at the Domo Deportivo Parque de la Cultura Maya:

• Academic activities
• Environmental educational activities

October 17 from 1500-2000 hrs. at the Parque Museo de la Cultura Maya:

• Official Inauguration
• Artistic Event
• Bazar/Fair
• Children’s Games

October 18 from 0900-1400 hrs. at Parque Nacional Tulum/Playa Pescadores:

• Sand Sculpture Competition
• Rally
• Bazar/Fair

October 18 from 1600-2000 hrs. in Akumal:

• Mayan Ceremony
• Children’s Games