Sea Turtle Release – A Puerto Vallarta Conservation Adventure
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Sunset Sea Turtle Release – A Puerto Vallarta Conservation Adventure Join local conservationists on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta as you witness the magical moment when baby sea turtles make their first journey to the ocean. This unforgettable sunset experience blends natural beauty, hands-on learning, and a unique opportunity to support vital wildlife preservation efforts along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Releasing baby sea turtles into the sea isn’t just a dream come true for nature lovers—it’s a meaningful way to contribute to the survival of these incredible creatures. Guided by dedicated biologists, you'll gain a deeper understanding of sea turtle behavior, their life cycle, and the challenges they face in the wild. As you walk to the turtle camp, you’ll also have the chance to learn about the surrounding mangrove ecosystems—an essential and often overlooked part of coastal conservation. It’s an immersive, inspiring adventure that connects you to nature in the most memorable way.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants must be able to walk 1 mile in total on sand and loose gravel.
- If there are no baby turtles on the day of your tour, our sales staff will contact you to re-schedule your reservation.
- Parents will assist children under 7 in carrying a coconut to the sand, where they will release the hatchlings into the ocean."
- Only 1 baby or infant may be seated on the lap of each adult and must be included in the reservation
- kids under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult to release the hatchling.
- Not recommended for travellers with problem to walk.
- Due to the amount of walking required, this is not recommended for people in advanced stages of pregnancy."
Reviews(120)
Awesome experience! My daughter loved every moment of it. Very magical with the beautiful sunset. Highly recommend!
This was a really neat excursion. Very informative and the little guys are super sweet. Keep in mind it is about a 15 min drive from the eco tour office in a van (each way) and bumpy at times, but we felt very safe the entire time. Once you arrive at the beach it is a 15-20 min walk on the beach (each way) that some people may not be able to do. I think it is a great thing for families. People of all ages were on our tour and everybody enjoyed it. Maggie and Michael were both great guides. Would definitely recommend it.
It was an informative and relaxing experience. It was a lot of fun to be able to release a baby turtle to make its way down to the ocean. The two guides were great and took whatever time we wanted in answering questions. Highly recommended.
Thank you to Francisco and Michael for a wonderfully informative and guided Sea Turtle Release tour. Our group of 8 was treated wonderfully.
Margarita and Michael were amazing tour guides. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Me and my family really enjoyed this experience. A must do in Puerto Vallarta. Something we will never forget. Important to know: Our original date was for Friday but they contacted us to let us know the turtles weren’t hatched yet and were able to reschedule for the next day. Definitely plan for flexibility with this experience as the babies decide when they want to make their appearance.
This is an experience that you don’t get to do at everyday tourist activities. Worth every penny! Tour guides were very informative.
It was a beautiful evening and so magical to take part in this experience with our 6 year old and 2 year old. All the information we learnt was neat. The kids sat so still while helping release and watching the turtles go! They both are still talking about it days later! The walk wasn't as long or hard to walk in the sand as I was expecting. Highly recommend this tour!
Beautiful to connect with nature. One of our highlights in Puerto Vallarta. We really enjoyed the educational lecture before releasing the turtles. One in 1000 survive, so a humbling experience. Very well run organisation and we would definitely do it again.
It was a. Incredible tour. If you come to Puerto Vallarta it is a must see. The tour guides Michael and Francis were very knowledgeable and friendly.
This was a great experience -educational, moving, and fun! We learned a lot about sea turtles and the turtle camp that helps protect them. The guides were great! We went as a couple but there were families with young kids and this seemed very appropriate for them also. There were two nice bonuses: 1) a spectacular sunset then a super moon, and 2) a couple of stops to view crocodiles and birds. The walking was not difficult and we didn't have any insect problems. The sand in Puerto Vallarta is coarse, and we found wearing socks prevented blisters. The guides passed out snacks which was another nice bonus!
