It was a great experience. We learned about the 4 species of turtles that the group releases. The turtles we released were dolphin turtles, which were the most common type in this part of the pacific ocean. This is a chill and relaxing activity. Pretty cool playing a part in releasing the turtles into their natural habitat. Staff was also vigilent to assit with keeping the birds away so that the process was a sucess. Recommendation: Download WhatsApp for direct contact to the group through chat. The number is provided under the contacts in the Tripadvisor app.
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- Guide Driver
- Round trip transportation!
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Departure & Return
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- Traveler pick up offered
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At Playa Bacocho, just four kilometers from the main bay, you can do an exciting activity that is capable of moving everyone. It is about the release of newborn turtles. Every day at five in the afternoon during sunset we can support nature, when we arrive at the camp everything related to the liberation is explained, they give us the turtle just 30 minutes after it hatched, they lend you a gourd with it inside and you go to the beach to the finish line where you can release it and she will have to walk to the sea by herself .. Here is included the time it will take to get to the area where we will carry out the activity, from the passengers' hotels.
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Great experience seeing the turtles race to the water. Very important to regulate the care to maintain the different species. A good informative talk before the release and how they patrol the night each evening. A 27km beach that was amazing. We chose an English presentation but Spanish also available. The van trip was a bit longer than expected since we waited for some people for over 15 minutes. Extremely inconsiderate on their part… nothing to do with the tour.
This adventure surpassed all of our expectations. It is such a unique experience and one that serves a bigger purpose. All of the volunteers are so knowledgeable and you can tell they truly care about the work they’re doing. Highly, HIGHLY recommended.
Beautiful experience would recommend this 1000%. Efficient and on time for pick up. Beautiful views and so many people from all over the world to meet.
Our guide was nice and on time. It was cool watching them dig up the baby turtles from their nests. I was beyond excited to hold my baby sea turtle in the bamboo bowl and release him into the ocean. We were all standing on the beach cheering on our little turtles scooting towards the sea. That’s when the amazing experience took a turn, the birds up above were diving into the water and flying off with baby turtles in their beaks. I couldn’t help but feel that I just paid to feed the birds :(
Amazing experience, Carlos was amazing and very knowledgeable of the turtles with giving us background information on the turtles. Such an amazing piece experience
If youre in Puerto Escondido, this is a must do! What a humbling experience! Thank you for picking us up on time and being friendly and accommodating. We truly enjoyed it!
A really worthwhile experience that was an emotional connection with nature. Well organised and friendly efficient tour company. Lovely beach to chill at watching the sun go down and then an educational talk before the release.
The only reason for 3 stars was because of the length of the trip. We were picked up at 4:20 by Carlos - who was great despite our challenges in communicating with him. Our understanding was that the tour was 2 hours but in fact when we arrived at the site, we ended up sitting on the beach for almost 2 hours before the interpreter began talking. Most other people arrived a half hour before, which would have been perfect. Didn’t get dropped off until close to 8:00 pm. The turtle release itself was great as was the interpreter. Be aware and ask for a later pickup!
Wonderful trip. Very professional. A great opportunity to practice my Spanish while having an educational natural experience. There was a bit of waiting until the sun set and then there was lots of action as we cheered our babies on to make it out to the ocean! Unique experience!
What we loved: -prompt pickup and drop-off at our hotel -insightful, informative guide from the foundation who gave us an overview and explanation of the conservation efforts in Oaxaca -sunset views -experience getting to release turtles and watch them begin their lives in the water
It is a very nice activity to do during the vacation in Puerto Escondido! If you can do it, it is really great! Don't miss it
Also take advantage to make this excursion on my trip to the hidden port! We release the turtles to the sea, their habitat! Something very cute and tender
My friend really wanted to do this activity, and I really loved it!! The group that played us was very cool and the guide very friendly! I recommend you do it!!
It was a charm to do this tour with the travel agency, the attention we received was very nice and the experience is beautiful. Make it.
I had the opportunity to do this turtle release tour in Puerto Escondido and it was a beautiful experience. We arrived at the beach in the evening, explained the process and then each released some turtles to the sea. It was very emotional and special.. It is ideal to do it with your partner!!
of the most beautiful tours that I have done, I think it is a spectacular action to accompany and release turtles, to their place of origin and that they can be saved from the massive attack of birds!! Super recommended
The tour of the turtles in hidden harbour was very good, the act of releasing them was super beautiful, something unforgettable. I appreciate you having people who treat turtles so lovingly.
One of the most beautiful things we did on our trip to Huatulco was to release the baby turtles into their natural habitat. Thank you for having such good people who take care of these actions. We loved it
The experience of going to Bacocho beach to release the turtles was excellent, very nice and the explanation of the guides was very interesting. We did several tours in Mexico with the agency, they are highly recommended
Second tour that we did with this agency because they fulfilled everything! The tour in Puerto Escondido with sunrise and observation of dolphins, and release of turtles, was something super nice, which we will keep in memory!!!
I loved having the possibility to help these precious little animals, to be able to return to their natural habitat, fills your soul .. think that most, does not manage to do it on their own. It's a very nice job for the communities that are responsible for releasing the turtles... I'd do it again. The agency complied with the stipulations, we were searched by the hotel at the agreed time, and the same on return.
We did with several couples friends rent a yacht to get to know the bays, and wow it was great! we spent 8hs to pure music, drink and snacks! the sunset over the Pacific Ocean was fantastic! I recommend this activity, in a group, it is accessible!
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