Perhaps one of the most intriguing animal species that we have the opportunity to see at Coco Tulum is also one of the most primitive: the sea turtle. These beguiling creatures have been on this earth for more than 70,000 million years and are survivors of the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs. They spend almost their entire life in the ocean. The males, once they have hatched, never return to the shore, but the females come ashore once a year under the cover of the night, to lay their eggs.

Coco Tulum has the incredible fortune to be located right in the middle of the coast that is the main nesting ground for two species of sea turtles: the Loggerhead Turtle and the Green Turtle. Turtles do not like noise, people or lights, which makes the coast of Tulum a very appealing place for them. With still relatively few tourists and little electricity, it is not uncommon to find a large female sea turtle creeping up the sand on the Tulum beach in the dead of night to lay her eggs.

Hatching season is another truly fascinating event. The baby turtles fight their way out of the eggs and sand and rapidly scurry to the water. They are tiny; smaller than the palm of your hand. It is amazing to realize that they will one day become huge, pre historic creatures who roam the seas.

Turtle nesting and hatching season is from May to October. If you are lucky enough to see either the female laying her eggs or the tiny turtles scurrying to the ocean, please remember that they do not like noise or light. If you are going to be visiting us during that time and want the chance to have the unforgettable experience of watching turtles, please bring a red or yellow flashlight and remember to be very, very quiet!

This is Anna Fishkin, a photographer, artist and writer. She was born in Minsk, Belarus, and currently resides in México.

This week she has been taking new photographs for the web page of Coco Tulum Hotel that will be up in 10 days. We chose her to take the new pictures for the web page because we think she has a sensitive eye for Caribbean colors and the natural lines of the landscape here.

Her web page is www.everystring.com, where you can see more of her great work!

She is also one of the offical photographers for www.tulumweddingsandevents.com

New Tulum beach accommodation packages at this gorgeous little Tulum hotel are providing yet another great aspect to a Tulum beach vacation – an economic price that gives a group of friends or a family an affordable way to enjoy a relaxed Tulum vacation.  With a discount on the room, it’s the best deal around for a Tulum beach hotel!

The Tulum beach tower at Coco Tulum Cabanas is a beautiful, Rapunzel-like structure with amazing views from the top floors.  Each of the three floors has its own room, bathroom, and closet.  With the Tulum design of this Beach Tower, one can see for miles all the way around, with 180 degree views of the Tulum beach and the Tulum jungle.

Prices in Tulum, especially for beach accommodation, have risen a lot in the last couple of years!  Coco Tulum cabanas is a bargain that takes one back to an older time in Tulum, when Tulum cabanas were quieter and more economical and competitively-priced.  These Tulum cabanas are still comfortable, with housekeeping service provided daily and a great Tulum design in the shared bathrooms.  The Tulum beach tower is more luxurious, as befits the luxurious view!

The best deal for Tulum vacation packages are at Coco Tulum cabanas and Playa Azul Hotel and Beachclub.  Check www.cocotulum.com and www.playaazultulum.com for more information!