Centro Ecoturístico Maruata (Beach Camp) | Established Campground

February 4th, 2019 by readmarcopolo.blogspot.com

The Centro ecoturistico is just a restaurant and they rent cabañas. (Climb up the stairs, and follow the sign). however just below there is indigenous houses. We (on a camper van) asked the family (Don Teo, and Doña Teresa) who live there if we could park and stay there. They said, no problem, park anywhere. Be aware they had a pig and piglets, some running hens and chicks, and a turkey... We were going to give them 50 pesos to use the primitive restrooms, and stay, but did not end up staying. We went to enjoy this panoramic the beach, with many waves, and when we returned, a local was selling cucumber and tortes. (Doña Rosa, who has a restaurant in town)
She mentioned it is safe to stay, and we may see turtles at night if lucky. Apparently not many turtles come to this small beach, most of them go to Maruata Beach, and they come up at night from October to April. So we decided to go check Maruata beach. We ended up staying at “safety 1st” where the marines welcomed us and told us to go check fo turtles at night. Maruata beach is very big sandy and long and perfect for body surfing. We saw a couple of black turtles laying eggs at 11pm. In the morning we met the turtle keeper (volunteer) who explained us some stories about his people and the turtles.

May 14th, 2018 by Ohlavan

Price is still 100MP/pp with electricity. Amazing views from the top. Toliets are up the hill. We did not stay.

January 22nd, 2018 by schneckerl.de

it is a quiet and safe place with a beautiful beach. There were turtleprints! We payed 200 Pesos for a camper

November 26th, 2017 by mary ellen

There is a row of 4 sections of palapas as part of the Centro Ecoturistico. Each is individually owned by an indigenous Indian family. There are few signs directing one to the beach so you have to drive on a partly paved road that ends on a dirt road. When I arrived there only one of them was staffed with a man and his mother who told me they had lived there 20 years. The other palapas seem to be staffed only during high tourist seasons. You can’t miss this group of palapas as it’s the only one with people actually living on site. The man is very knowledgeable about turtles and is active in the local turtle conservation group.
This beach is one of the primary nesting sites for the black turtle (tortuga negra). The man (forgot his name) will take you out at night to look for turtles as they come onto the beach to lay eggs. The first night there were many turtles coming ashore. The next morning when I was walking my dog on the beach we encountered a turtle in a group of rocks digging a nest; turtles usually lay their eggs at night. I was so elated to see a turtle in the daytime as you can’t use any lights at night. The photos are of the turtle who came ashore. Every morning of the 3 days I tent-camped there in the morning were many turtle footprints in the sand where they came ashore. The beach here is quiet with few people and no trash but it is not ideal for swimming due to the strong current. Sand is almost white. Each palapa has a light; no electrical hookups. Bathrooms/showers and non-potable water and drinking water is available for sale. The town has several stores with ice, water and groceries but no gas. The man & woman who live here are very nice and don’t speak English.
My complaint here (as with most of these indigenous tourist centers) is DOGS barking at night esp. When a turtle came close to the camp. So bring along the ear plugs for a decent sleep. Best for tent camp, campers & small RV’s.
Probably the prettiest beach of all the 7 I stayed along the Michoacan coast.
50 pesos/night/person

May 17th, 2017 by Claire. . Mototraveller

There's heaps of places to stay on the beach here. They have big palaba type covered areas to sling a hammock/chuck a tent up. I rode in to the campsite thats actually marked on OSMand app wuth my motorbike. A bit sandy but fine. Payed 70ps for a spot for my hammock. The family put my jacket (with my documents) inside the kitchen. I was alone! With it being outta season you just have to find someone who's around. These guys were having lunch when I rolled in but all disappeared later until the morning. 20metres and im right on the beach..take a short hike up the rocks just in front and Wow! Also can get gas in the town at a local guys place. Maybe bring a bit of food outta season there's not much open.

March 21st, 2016 by tinini

Bealtiful beach. We paid 70 pesos for the car and two persons with cold showers. Calm and safe at night.

January 28th, 2015 by giorgio

A real paradise. Beautiful beach for swimming and a short hike to an incredible vista.