Baby Sea Turtle Releasing Tour: Detailed Insight into Mexican Turtle Lifecycle

Experience the incredible journey of baby sea turtles in Mexico. Learn about their life cycle, characteristics, and the challenges they face. Includes transport, informative guide, and a coconut macaroon tasting.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Petatlan - We will travel through town to get to the rural community of Juluchuca which famous for the production of coconut macarons and has the longest and most secluded beach which makes it the best place for the mama turtles to come and lay the eggs away from the noise of the tourist towns.
  • Juluchuca - In Juluchuca beach we will explain…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Tour guide service
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting 3.5-hour journey where you will be educated on the life cycle of sea turtles, traits of the various turtles that frequent this part of Mexico, the incubation duration, survival prospects, and all the hardships these tiny creatures endure from the time they hatch and scramble towards the sea till the time they return to the beach…

Location
Petatlan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anna_e
May 28, 2025
Save the Turtles! - We had the best time with these adorable baby turtles. My 15 year old was bored until we went to move the turtles. We moved them from where they hatched earlier that morning to the beach, watching them make their way to the ocean. So cool. And these baby turtles - so cute! She rated it 9.5/10, which is impressive since she’s hard to please. Must do with kids.
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Snapperklj
May 24, 2025
Go Baby Go…Amazing Baby Turtle Release- g - We had an amazing turtle release tour with Luis. Pick up from hotel was on time and bus was air conditioned. He was a wonderful guide, funny and informative. Provided great information and pointed out areas of interest as we travelled to the turtle camp. Turtle release was amazing. We learned a lot about the process. There were only 4 of us and we each got to release 7 baby turtles and watch them hustle to the ocean. Then we got to try and buy the delicious coconut candy made in the area. It was a wonderful experience. Luis is an exceptional guide and his tour was great. Will use him again next time we are in Zihuatenejo!!
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Ketml
May 14, 2025
So amazing! - Loved this excursion! We had Frank as our guide. Timely pickup, friendly and knowledgeable. About an hour drive to the release location. We each had a basket of turtles to release. Enjoyed the entire experience! Bucket list checked off.
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Warpspeed302
May 7, 2025
It was an amazing... - It was an amazing experience. The guides, Juan and Memo were great. The gentleman overseeing the hatchery, Balthazar, was very informative. Seeing the little baby sea turtles will melt your heart and watching them make their way to the ocean to begin their new lives was transcendent. I highly recommend this tour.
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Maryj918
May 1, 2025
Unforgettable memory. Worth the trip. - A wonderful experience with an informative guide Luis. I would highly recommend. Luis was on time, communicated promptly & friendly. Safe driver with air conditioned comfortable van. I was pleasantly surprised to get to try & buy my favourite coconut candy along the way macaroons.
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N5971xemichaelp
Apr 29, 2025
Fabulous trip to watch the baby turtles make their way to the ocean. - We loved this experience. It was informative and heartwarming. We loved watching the baby turtles making their way to the ocean. The van was very comfortable and it was interesting going through small towns on the trip. The guide, Juan was terrific,
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Craig_s
Apr 26, 2025
Baby Turtles, Go Free! - What an absolutely wonderful and touching experience ... To be able to each guest send dozens of newly hatched baby Turtles free. Un unforgettable experience. While to van ride from Zihua is a bit long, it was fascinating to hear descriptions about the people and their livelihoods as we made our way eventually to a very primitive road to the turtle nursery. Please come prepared to volunteer a generous donation to the two brothers who have been safeguarding the turtles and nests for many years without any government support.
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Andrea_x8154mz
Apr 25, 2025
Unforgettable Family Experience with Luis Maza in Ixtapa! - English On April 23, we had the most amazing tour with Luis Maza in Ixtapa, Guerrero, México. The experience was both educational and unforgettable. Luis shared so much knowledge about the local flora, fauna, and the rich history of the area—it was clear how passionate he is about his work. One of the absolute highlights was learning about sea turtles and getting to release baby turtles on a completely virgin beach. It was a magical moment, especially for our kids (ages 7 and 9), who were completely captivated by the experience. The transportation was comfortable and punctual, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. This tour is perfect for families and children of all ages. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ixtapa who wants a meaningful, fun, and nature-filled adventure! English On April 23rd we had an amazing experience with the Luis Maza guided tour in Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico. It was an educational and unforgettable activity. Luis shared a lot of knowledge about the flora, fauna and history of the place—you can see the passion he has for what he does. One of the most special moments was learning about sea turtles and releasing young on a completely unspoilt beach. It was magical, especially for our children (aged 7 and 9), who were fascinated by the experience. The transport was comfortable and punctual, and the whole tour went excellently from start to finish. This tour is perfect for families and children of all ages. We highly recommend it to those who visit Ixtapa and seek a meaningful, fun and nature-friendly adventure!
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Joan_h
Apr 24, 2025
Baby turtle survival - Such a great experience to drive off the beaten path. And to see local people caring for their environment and world. Loved to see the baby turtles and learned alot
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A
Apr 18, 2025
Visit to release the baby sea turtles - This was a wonderful experience. Our guide Pablo was an excellent driver, a great communicator. He was very knowledgeable and made our experience all the more enjoyable!!
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From $52
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).