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Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla
4.8
54 Ratings
Mazunte
With ecotourism, there’s an equivalence in the interaction between locals and tourists while exploring natural resources. When you book this tour, you’re helping preserve these natural habitats and supporting the neighbourhood community.
With ecotourism, there’s an equivalence in the interaction between locals and tourists while exploring natural resources. When you book this tour, you’re helping preserve these natural habitats and supporting the neighbourhood community.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santuario La Escobilla - La Escobilla es conocido como “El Santuario de las Tortugas” debido a la gran cantidad de tortugas que llegan a esta costa oaxaqueña durante todo el año. Es el centro de anidación de tortugas marinas más importante de México en términos numéricos y uno de los más significativos a nivel mundial. Esta playa tiene…
- Santuario La Escobilla - La Escobilla es conocido como “El Santuario de las Tortugas” debido a la gran cantidad de tortugas que llegan a esta costa oaxaqueña durante todo el año. Es el centro de anidación de tortugas marinas más importante de México en términos numéricos y uno de los más significativos a nivel mundial. Esta playa tiene aproximadamente 25 kilómetros de longitud y se encuentra en el municipio de Santa María Tonameca, Oaxaca.
- Laguna Ventanilla - Es importante tener en cuenta que tanto los manglares como las selvas son algunos de los ecosistemas más complejos y productivos del planeta. Aquí habitan y anidan diversas especies de reptiles y aves, como el pájaro carpintero, martín pescador, pato buzo y una gran variedad de garzas, cocodrilos e iguanas, muchas de ellas en peligro de extinción. Además de ser grandes productores primarios de energía y oxígeno, los manglares contribuyen a la ecología global al prevenir la erosión de la línea costera, facilitando la formación de suelo y el establecimiento de vegetación. También ayudan a regular las fluctuaciones de temperatura y humedad, proporcionando hábitat a una amplia variedad de vida terrestre y acuática.
What's Included
- Expert bilingual guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Expert bilingual guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
- Bring hat, sunblock, repellent, sunglasses, bottle of water, sand shoes and cash.
- Please note: From August to early November, turtle sightings are rare as it’s outside nesting season. While we maintain our conservation efforts year-round, releases during these months depend entirely on wild turtle arrivals—nature’s schedule!
- Bring hat, sunblock, repellent, sunglasses, bottle of water, sand shoes and cash.
- Please note: From August to early November, turtle sightings are rare as it’s outside nesting season. While we maintain our conservation efforts year-round, releases during these months depend entirely on wild turtle arrivals—nature’s schedule!
Location
Santuario La Escobilla
Playa La Escobilla
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(54 Ratings)
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380juancarlosg
Aug 24, 2026
Great - Excellent service from Víctor, who took us there and back; he was very attentive at all times. Moisés, who accompanied us. At the lagoon. Very attentive
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Lissetter952
Aug 24, 2026
EXCELLENT!! - The guide was super friendly and the experience was incredible; everything is highly recommended.
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Vacation04067196837
Aug 20, 2026
Turtle release and crocodile visit - Excellent tour, the guide (Archy Carbajal) is the best; his treatment and kindness recommend him.
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Tobye313
Aug 9, 2026
Turtle Release - We had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour! Our guide, Archy, was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the local wildlife and ecosystem, making the experience both fun and educational for the whole family. We got to see crocodiles, iguanas, birds, and deer along the way, which was a great start to the adventure. The highlight, though, was watching sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, and then getting to release baby turtles into the ocean ourselves — an absolutely unforgettable and moving experience. Archy made sure everyone felt safe while still getting great views and photo opportunities, and his storytelling and local knowledge added so much richness to the excursion. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area — it was easily one of the best parts of our vacation!
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623mimir
Jun 22, 2026
Recommended - An amazing experience! Victor is an excellent guide!
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Carlosrodrigoc82
May 14, 2026
Excellent Tour - Excellent service from Guide Archie, the best.
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Pattya54
Mar 31, 2026
Turtle release is a must-do - While the ecotourism location was a 1.5 hour drive from Huatulco it was worth the time on the road. The boat ride on the lagoon to see the crocs was exciting and we had an up close encounter with a couple of them. It wasn’t just the kids on the boat who were excited!
I have snorkelled many times with turtles in Hawaii and even have a tattoo of one, inked in Maui. Because of this affinity with them, releasing the baby turtles at sunset on Ventamilla beach was a highlight for me. Everyone is given their own turtle to release into the ocean.
Our guide from Paraiso Huatulco was awesome and took care of us extremely well. I highly recommend this tour. Come prepared for a long, hot day (stay hydrated) and enjoy supporting this wildlife sanctuary.
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Idahi_c
Mar 15, 2026
Excellent - The tour very cute, as much as to see the crocodiles in their habitation as the release of turtles our guide Victor 10/10 very attentive to everything.
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Liana_r
Mar 20, 2026
A day with the crocs and the turtles - It's a long ride out to the croc and turtle sanctuary. Our driver, who was very knowledgeable we learned later, did not speak to the 7 of us in the vehicle on the way in and back. Be prepared for about 1.5 h each way, with some of the highway a dirt road. The crocs and the island sanctuary were really well done. We saw many crocs, fed mule deers and saw the most delightful spider monkey named Yupi who lived alone in his enclosure and who desperately could use a friend. He seemed starved for social contact. The turtle release was on Ventimillia Beach. There was a covered area on the beach where eggs are hatched. We released baby turtles and watched them struggle to get to the water. Be prepared that the seabirds are hungry and we were very shocked when one turtle was swooped up and carried away. Prepare your young kids for the potential sight. Our grandson was quite traumatized by it.
Overall, we were glad we went. Victor our driver was very friendly and did a great job answering our questions.
Be aware that the trip cost does not include the admission prices for both sanctuaries which were 550MX per person.
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Cocomariac
Feb 11, 2026
Subpar customer service. Not trustworthy - I canceled my tour the night before and requested a credit for future use. They not only denied this but kept all my money. I tried to talk to them and they were very rude. The customer service is subpar. Operating as this people do is bad business practice. I don’t recommend and or support a business with such low ethical and professional standards.
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