Puerto Vallarta · PUERTO VALLARTA TURTLE RELEASES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 puerto vallarta turtle releases tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet Eddie or Eduardo at Vallarta BioNature Tours, then head to Playa Boca de Tomates for a bilingual conservation talk and a guided baby sea turtle release. You’ll walk across warm sand, watch for crocodiles near the mangroves, and return to the meeting point after about two hours.
“The staff went above and beyond for us to have an amazing experience! I would highly recommend this tour!”
Meet at Ecotours Vallarta in Marina Vallarta for a short sea turtle talk, van ride, beach walk, and sunset release. Guides such as Michael, Maggie, and Francis explain turtle biology, mangroves, and nest care. Expect snacks, bottled water, and about a mile of walking on sand and loose gravel.
“Absolutely amazing, what a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this to anyone coming to PV!!!!!”
Meet guides such as Eduardo, Eddie, or Carlos near Marina Vallarta, walk 15 minutes to a turtle camp, learn how eggs are collected and incubated, then release a hatchling at sunset. The tour runs 2.5 hours, costs $40, and is offered in English and Spanish.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the turtle release tour! It was very educational, and being able to release a new baby turtle was fantastic. Eduardo (our guide) and the photographer were personable, informed, and made the tour a real treat. The day we had originally scheduled, no turtles had hatched, so Eduardo had contacted us to re-schedule for the next day. We not only were able to release a turtle that day but also had the fortune to see Eduardo bury a new set of eggs from a turtle that had just layed the eggs a short time earlier. It is a great time for the minimal cost, and everyone should contribute…”
Meet at Ecotours Vallarta for a two-hour, small-group visit to a sea turtle camp. Guides including Maggie, Michael, and Margarita have led warm, informative outings with sunset views, hatchling releases, and a short walk over sand and loose gravel.
“Fantastic tour, so glad my daughter and I did it. Maggie is very knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable. The turtles are adorable and the Sunset is unforgettable. This tour has inspired my eight year old to advocate for our nature and to one day return when she is older to volunteer and help save the turtles.”
