Puerto Vallarta · SEA TURTLE RELEASE EXPERIENCES

The 4 Best Turtle Release Experiences in Puerto Vallarta

4 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Olive ridleys nest on the beaches south of town and the camps release hatchlings at dusk through the second half of the year. The 4 below cover which camps, what your fee funds and how long the evening really takes.

Release of Sea Turtles in Camp Tortuguero - The walk to Playa Boca de Tomates
Sea Turtle Release Experiences, Tour Reviews

Release of Sea Turtles in Camp Tortuguero

1.Release of Sea Turtles in Camp Tortuguero

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Release baby sea turtles near Puerto Vallarta with a biologist guide, conservation talk, crocodile sightings, and a moving beach launch.

“One of the best and informative experiences of my life! How exciting to be part of saving our sea turtles, so worthwhile.”

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Sea Turtle Release – A Puerto Vallarta Conservation Adventure - Starting at the Ecotours Vallarta office
Sea Turtle Release Experiences, Tour Reviews

Sea Turtle Release – A Puerto Vallarta Conservation Adventure

2.Sea Turtle Release – A Puerto Vallarta Conservation Adventure

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

Release newborn sea turtles at sunset near Puerto Vallarta while learning about local conservation, beaches, mangroves, and hatchling care.

“It is a great blend of education about sea turtles and the ecosystem into which they fit and an exciting hands on opportunity to actually help the species increase in numbers by participating in the actual release of newborn sea turtles. All of this, AND they are incredibly adorable! Highly recommend!”

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Puerto Vallarta: Baby Turtle Release in Conservation Area - Meeting near Marina Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta: Baby Turtle Release in Conservation Area

3.Baby Turtle Release in Conservation Area

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

Release baby olive ridley turtles at sunset in Puerto Vallarta, learn about nest protection, and support a hands-on conservation project.

“The tour guide was very informational & friendly. I think they could do a better job cleaning the trash off the beach.”

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Puerto Vallarta: Sea turtle release at Sunset - Starting at Ecotours Vallarta and Marina Vallarta
Evening Experiences, Sea Turtle Release Experiences, Sunset Experiences in Puerto Vallarta, Tour Reviews

Puerto Vallarta: Sea turtle release at Sunset

4.Sea turtle release at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $87

Release baby Olive Ridley turtles at sunset near Puerto Vallarta, with a marine biologist talk, nursery visit, transport, and conservation support.

“I took my grandson years old to the tour it was really memorable and emotional for him , releasing little turtles ,the guide was very knowledgeable . Yes we like the tour !”

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