Turtle Release Experience

Enjoy a unique experience, participating in the release of recently hatched turtles on Colotepec Beach, near Puerto Escondido.

Turtle Release Experience

After pickup, we will travel to Colotepec, located 25 minutes from Puerto Escondido, while passing through areas with papaya and banana plantations.

The tour will proceed to the turtle protection centre, which shelters four endangered species of turtles along the Oaxaca coast: Leatherback, Olive Ridley, Galápagos Green, and Hawksbill. You will learn about the center's conservation efforts and participate in releasing the newly hatched turtles into the ocean.

The day concludes with a sunset at Colotepec Beach, followed by a return to the hotels in Puerto Escondido.

Pickup Points

This tour includes pickup from the following areas:

Puerto Escondido: from Hotel Villa Maria to Hotel CasablancaZitcatela: from Bungalows Santa Cruz to Hotel KootznoowooPunta Zicatela: from Hotel Casa Menta to Hotel Frutas y Verduras

If your hotel is not within these areas, please meet at the Hotel Posada Real in Puerto Escondido.

Itinerary Changes

Depending on availability, the release may occur at Colotepec beach or other nearby beaches.