Overview
IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND INDICATIONS BEFORE AND AFTER BOOKING.
This activity is something you should do once in a lifetime, not only will you release turtles into the sea, you will also learn a lot about them and all the conservation efforts and work carried out to preserve the sea turtles in Puerto Vallarta, which are protected. by NOM-059 and in the category of endangered species.
YOU'LL LEARN:
-Information on reproduction and life cycle of the olive ridley sea turtle
-Search, collection of turtle nests and eggs (Examples only, we do not use real specimens or eggs)
-Incubation method for collected and rescued nests.
AND MUCH MORE...
REMEMBER!!
YOU WILL ATTEND AND OBSERVE AN ENDANGERED SPECIES, SO YOU WILL ALWAYS RECEIVE INDICATIONS AND INFORMATION FROM PROFESSIONAL BIOLOGISTS AND CONSERVATIONISTS.
CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD CANNOT RELEASE TURTLE BY FEDERAL REGULATION, THEY CAN ONLY ATTEND AND OBSERVE.
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
All fees and/or taxes
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Tell the driver that the best access is through Marina Vallarta-Calle Albatros next to Hotel One, continue until you cross Calle Bocanegra and continue until the end on the beach (you will see a security gate, a golf course and the beach) IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY, WAIT THERE, DON'T WALK TO THE CAMP ALONE.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
HIGH TURTLE RELEASE SEASON: JULY-JANUARY (every day)
**THE DAYS PUBLISHED ARE THE DAYS THAT TURTLES WILL POSSIBLY BE BORN
What will we do:
1. After meeting we begin a walk of approximately 20 minutes along the beach to reach the camp.
2. You will receive an informative talk about the sea turtle conservation program in Puerto Vallarta.
3. We will carry out a search and collection activity for turtle eggs supervised by trained biologists (activity with artificial materials, no real eggs are used)
4. We will take a tour of the incubation areas of the camp while we explain how we work in each area.
5. We will end with the release of baby turtles into the sea while we watch a beautiful sunset.
(We do not touch or handle the baby turtles with our hands)
*REMEMBER THIS EXPERIENCE IS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SO YOU WILL MAINLY COME TO LEARN ABOUT SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Visit Tortuguero Camp & Turtle Release
Can I cancel Visit Tortuguero Camp & Turtle Release for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Tell the driver that the best access is through Marina Vallarta-Calle Albatros next to Hotel One, continue until you cross Calle Bocanegra and continue until the end on the beach…
What's included?
- Bottled water
What's not included?
- Private transportation
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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