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Turtle Release at Escobilla Beach

By Huitzil Tours And Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $179 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Connect with life in its purest form by participating in the release of baby turtles at the La Escobilla Ecotourism Center, located just 1 hour and 45 minutes from Huatulco.

This natural sanctuary is one of the world's leading sea turtle nesting sites, offering you the unique opportunity to be part of their life cycle. Guided by local community members, you'll learn about the fascinating process of olive ridley sea turtle conservation and discover how your participation has a real impact on their protection.

After release, enjoy free time to stroll along the beach and capture unforgettable memories in a spectacular natural setting.

Activity location

  • Centro Ecoturístico Escobilla en el Santuario Playa Escobilla
    • Carretera Federal 200
    • 70944, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Centro Ecoturístico Escobilla en el Santuario Playa Escobilla
    • Carretera Federal 200
    • 70944, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Private Van Service Option in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 8:00am-4:00pm
  • English

Van Vehicle : for groups of 1 to 11 people.
Pickup included

Price details
$165.86 x 3 Adults$497.58
Paid at activity$40.14

Total
Price is $537.72
Private service option Avanza in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 8:00am-7:00pm
  • English

Vehicle Advances: for groups of 1 to 4 people
Pickup included

Price details
$337.08 x 1 Adult$337.08
Paid at activity$13.38

Total
Price is $350.46

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified bilingual guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to release turtles, payment is in cash
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If the service was good you can compensate the guide with a tip.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Centro Ecoturístico Escobilla en el Santuario Playa Escobilla
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
In this magical place, you'll have the opportunity to participate in the release of baby turtles, an activity that promotes conservation and respect for turtles. Every year, thousands of turtles arrive at Escobilla Beach to lay their eggs, and with the help of the local community, they are protected in a turtle camp until they hatch. What will you experience in this experience? Welcome and ecological talk: Upon arrival at the La Escobilla Ecotourism Center, local guides will give you an introductory talk about the turtle life cycle, the importance of their conservation, and the actions taken to protect them. Releasing baby turtles: You'll experience a unique moment: you'll help release newborn turtles, watching them take their first steps toward the sea. It is a symbolic act of life, hope, and connection with nature that touches the heart. Support for responsible tourism: Your visit directly contributes to the livelihood of local families and the protection of turtles.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Centro Ecoturístico Escobilla en el Santuario Playa Escobilla
    • Carretera Federal 200
    • 70944, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Centro Ecoturístico Escobilla en el Santuario Playa Escobilla
    • Carretera Federal 200
    • 70944, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

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