Amazing Turtle Release Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Huatulco, Mexico

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a closer look at Mexico's native wildlife during this preservation tour in Huatulco. Join a small group and visit a turtle sanctuary where you can learn about preservation efforts and help release newly hatched turtles into the ocean. You also have the chance to learn the process of making handmade chocolate and you will see the cocoa bean as the main element of chocolate this is optional.

Learn about Mexico's endangered turtle species
Watch a beautiful sunset right on the beach
Hassle-free transfers from Huatulco hotels are included
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
certified guide

Tips
Lunch
Admission

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up anywhere within the Huatulco Bays area

Itinerary

Santuario La Escobilla

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Santuario La Escobilla

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 18 reviews

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Rick_B, Mar 2025

This experience was exceptional and almost spiritual. Alex was a great guide and the team at the release gave personal deep meaning to g to the exp. Beautiful.

Great experience

Alice_M, Oct 2023

Very emotional experience and knowledgeable guide. Make sure to bring cash to pay the entrance to the park (they don’t accept credit card)

A must do

JANET_D, Feb 2022

It was an amazing experience! We got to get a tour of a local town first and eat some great food and then spend some time with the turtles at sunset. It was magical and our guide was amazing.

Great Tour

Jeffrey_G, Feb 2022

Our guide was amazing. So knowledgeable about the turtles and this region. Would definitely do this tour again

A worthwhile experience!

Britni_D, Jan 2022

Tomas was an excellent tour guide! It was clear he loved to learn right alongside of us and was tremendously helpful translating. Interacting with the baby turtles and learning about this important work was truly beautiful.

Turtle Paradise

Ezau_R, Jun 2021

People who actually put the Turtles above their business. It was awesome to see the baby turtles make it safely into the ocean. My daughter enjoyed playing hero and protecting them from birds.

What a Day!!

Laurie_F, Mar 2020

We were picked up by Tomas and enjoyed a safe and air conditioning ride to all attractions. First stop was a chocolate factory run entirely by an extended family featuring all homemade chocolate products. Second stop was an iguana sanctuary where we saw many green and black iguanas in a natural habitat. And finally, the highlight of our trip - the baby turtle release on a pristine beach at sunset. The naturalist who accompanied us found two more nests and we were able to help release those baby turtles as well. Tomas is very knowledgeable and provided interesting commentary throughout the day. Would definitely recommend Tomas and this excursion!!

Hands on turtle experience

Nina_O, Feb 2020

This was a great tour! Thomas was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The turtle release was the highlight and very hands on. Our teenagers loved it. Chocolate was delicious too. He also recommended a great taco place for dinner when he dropped us back in Crucecita. Best barbacoa tacos ever!

Imperdible!!!

Agustin_C, Apr 2024

Muy divertido y ameno, nuestro guía un conocedor del tema y del área, a pesar de tomar carretera con niños pequeños, el trayecto fué muy cómodo y ameno. La experiencia en La Escobilla maravillosa, la gente de la cooperativa muy paciente y atenta. Una opción imperdible para esta actividad.