The 8 Turtle Releases Tours in Mexico That Earn Their Price

1.Turtle Release Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Our pick

You’ll ride from your Puerto Escondido hotel to a protected beach, hear about local sea turtles from conservation staff, and release one hatchling toward the ocean. English and Spanish support is available, with guides such as Edgar and Carlos praised for clear explanations. Bring sandals, cash, and patience for shared transport.

“It was a great experience. Our guide was very informative, and also made us laugh lots on the drives.”

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2.Los Cabos turtle release conservation program

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Cabo San Lucas to Rancho Carisuva and Playa Migriño, where marine biologist Patricio explains sea turtle conservation before you release hatchlings toward the Pacific at sunset. Hotel pickup, transport, water, bathrooms, and certified guides are included.

“Turtles need protection. Very few survive to maturity. We can protect them better. I enjoyed Patricio’s talk about turtles. The process is very safe for the turtles and the guides were very skilled and careful. I highly recommend this activity. It felt like we did something good in this crazy world. I know those turtles have a better chance with Carisuva helping them.”

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3.Sea Turtle Release – A Puerto Vallarta Conservation Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet at Ecotours Vallarta for a short sea turtle talk, van ride, and beach walk to a working hatchling camp. Guides such as Michael, Maggie, and Francis explain local conservation before you name and release baby Olive Ridley turtles at sunset. Expect sand, loose gravel, and a walk back in the dark.

“It was an amazing experience! The turtles were very cute and we got to learn about the turtles beforehand. The tour guide also answered questions and was very patient with the kids that were on the tour. I will mention that they show pictures of the turtles mating. It didn’t matter to us, but wasn’t sure how parents felt. It’s not graphic but there are a few pictures.”

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4.Cabo Turtle Release

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet marine biologists such as Sylvia and Juan, learn how Olive Ridley turtles return to Baja California Sur, then release hatchlings from a bowl onto a Pacific beach at sunset. The three-hour tour includes water and transport from central Cabo San Lucas, but not hotel pickup.

“If you love animals and nature, you will love this! It starts with lots of information about turtles, their sizes, their shells and more about the specific breed you’re helping release. Then you get to release your baby turtle (held in a bowl, not your hands) onto the sand and watch it make its way to the ocean. It was great to see nature up close like that and the staff were amazing. Very nice and very knowledgeable!”

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5.Baby Turtle Release in Conservation Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $40

Meet Eduardo or another bilingual guide near Marina Vallarta, walk 15 minutes to a beach conservation camp, learn how olive ridley eggs are collected and incubated, then release hatchlings toward the Pacific at sunset. Bring insect repellent and follow the meeting directions carefully.

“10/10 highly recommend this activity. It was very educational and mind opening. The sea turtle release at the end was so fun!”

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6.Turtle Release & Bioluminescence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Huatulco to a turtle camp near Puerto Escondido, help release hatchlings at sunset, pause at Zicatela Beach, then take a boat into Manialtepec Lagoon to see bioluminescent plankton. Guides may include Edgar, Tito, or Alejandro. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

“This was a great trip. Edgar was a great driver and also spoke very good English. There was only us and 1 other couple. We stopped for a chocolate and cocoa demo and sampling and also a fruit stand for mangos a fruit along the way. The turtle release was fun and then we had dinner on Playa Zicatella in Puerto Escondido. The bioluminescence was fun more for being on boat at night and looking and stars and fish were jumping right into our boat. Entrance fees were included. It was a late night getting back but a very worthwhile trip.”

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7.Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

Travel from Huatulco to Escobilla Sanctuary and Ventanilla Lagoon with an English-speaking guide. Expect a mangrove boat ride, crocodiles, birds, and a sunset turtle release. Guides such as Luis, Victor, Abel, Roger, and Rogelio have led recent departures, though the assigned guide can vary.

“The release of the sea turtles was the highlight of our vacation.  Victor was a wonderful guide and a safe driver. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He explained things in both English and Spanish.”

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8.Jungle Coyuca Lagoon Boat Ride Experience & Baby Turtle Release

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about six hours exploring Coyuca Lagoon and Barra de Coyuca by air-conditioned van and boat. Guides such as Jesus, Jose Mario, Arturo, Rudy, and Roger may lead the day, with a baby turtle release, beach lunch, drinks, and hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“I am an outdoor person and I absolutely loved this tour, gettion out of the city to see the flora and fauna of the lagoon was by far the most pleasant experience of my trip to Acapulco. The beach was amazing, so clean and long. Releasing the baby turtles was a treat. They were so cute. The meal on the beach was delicious, eating it practically on the beach was fantasticl. Loved this tour. Highly recommend it.”

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