The portion of the coast where Playa Las Tortugas located is often referred to as Costa Tortuga — Turtle Coast — and, as the name implies, it is a specially designated area to protect endangered sea turtles.
© Christina Stobbs, 2012
Source article: Playa Las Tortugas, Playa Platanitos and San Blas: Hidden gems on Mexico's Nayarit Riviera