Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla

With ecotourism, there’s an equivalence in the interaction between locals and tourists while exploring natural resources. When you book this tour, you’re helping preserve these natural habitats and supporting the neighbourhood community.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santuario La Escobilla - La Escobilla es conocido como “El Santuario de las Tortugas” debido a la gran cantidad de tortugas que llegan a esta costa oaxaqueña durante todo el año. Es el centro de anidación de tortugas marinas más importante de México en términos numéricos y uno de los más significativos a nivel mundial. Esta playa tiene…
What's Included
  • Expert bilingual guide
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Admission fees
Additional Information
  • Bring hat, sunblock, repellent, sunglasses, bottle of water, sand shoes and cash.
  • Please note: From August to early November, turtle sightings are rare as it’s outside nesting season. While we maintain our conservation efforts year-round, releases during these months depend entirely on wild turtle arrivals—nature’s schedule!
Location
Santuario La Escobilla
Playa La Escobilla
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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N8376krfedericog
Aug 27, 2025
An unforgettable experience - It's a good price for what you get to do. It looks and does everything from boating to see crocodiles, to feeding deer and of course, releasing turtles. It is advisable to carry a lot of cash, as they do not accept card when booking
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Stacey_m
Jul 31, 2025
Great guide! My... - Great guide! My friend/travel companion was not able to keep up with the walking. Our guide was very accommodating and helpful!
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Nancyao6053ua
Jul 7, 2025
You can't miss this beautiful experience! - What this place does in terms of caring for turtles is inspiring, and being able to participate in it was the best! It is a tender and exciting experience.
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Danielaf973
Jul 3, 2025
Release - The experience of seeing the turtle releases, the color of the sand, the explanation of why the guide and the monitors were amazing.
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Bowdlerperez
May 19, 2025
Amazing tour! - An incredible experience! We loved seeing the crocodiles, white tail deer, and turtles in their natural habitat. The turtle release was even better than we imagined. I appreciate the structure of the tour to support and benefit locally-owned ecotourism.
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Ashok_m
Apr 7, 2025
Fun turtle release - Great half day to see the crocodiles and then release baby turtles. Will recommend it to anyone in this area
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Lisa
Mar 20, 2025
Very special afternoon - Our guide Jose was very friendly and knowledgeable and drove us safely to our destination and back. The lagoon experience was stunning and very up close and personal with the crocodiles. Our baby turtles were adorable.
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Abigail_m
Mar 13, 2025
Make sure you have... - Make sure you have comfortable shoes, pesos and your phone (camera to take photos and videos for memory)
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Wayne_b
Mar 4, 2025
Excellent excursion - Bring beach shoes. You need to provide a better explanation of the day’s activities. If you get car sick, this is probably not a good idea
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Laurinda
Feb 9, 2025
Great experience - This is worth the trip. The guide was very familiar with the area and the culture. The croc tour was interesting, and the turtle release was WONDERFUL. The tour takes longer than the advertised 5 hours, and there are additional costs to enter the reserves. It’s best to take pesos for the admission. I highly recommend this excursion.
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).