Experience the incredible journey of baby sea turtles in Mexico. Learn about their life cycle, characteristics, and the challenges they face. Includes transport, informative guide, and a coconut macaroon tasting.
Experience the incredible journey of baby sea turtles in Mexico. Learn about their life cycle, characteristics, and the challenges they face. Includes transport, informative guide, and a coconut macaroon tasting.
- Petatlán - The journey will take travelers through the town to reach the rural community of Juluchuca, renowned for its coconut macarons and home to the longest, most secluded beach. This serene location is ideal for mother turtles to lay their eggs, far from the bustling tourist areas.
- Juluchuca - At Juluchuca beach, an explanation of the…
- Petatlán - The journey will take travelers through the town to reach the rural community of Juluchuca, renowned for its coconut macarons and home to the longest, most secluded beach. This serene location is ideal for mother turtles to lay their eggs, far from the bustling tourist areas.
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Juluchuca - At Juluchuca beach, an explanation of the sea turtles’ life cycle will be provided, highlighting the characteristics of the three different species that nest in this region of Mexico. The discussion will also cover the various predators that threaten them both on land and in the ocean.
Following a 20-minute presentation, a nest discovered the previous day will be selected. A small amount of sand will be gently removed to reveal one of the eggs, after which the nest will be carefully covered again.
Next, a nest that is currently hatching will be chosen, allowing observers to witness the turtles emerging. All the turtles will be placed in a small container.
The turtles will stay in the container for approximately 10 to 20 minutes until they become active and ready to move. They will then be taken to the wet sand about 25 feet from the ocean. Once placed on the wet sand, they will instinctively make their way to the ocean, and the group will watch until all have safely reached the water.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tour guide service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tour guide service
- Dinner
- Dinner
Embark on an exciting 3.5-hour journey where you will be educated on the life cycle of sea turtles, traits of the various turtles that frequent this part of Mexico, the incubation duration, survival prospects, and all the hardships these tiny creatures endure from the time they hatch and scramble towards the sea till the time they return to the beach…
Embark on an exciting 3.5-hour journey where you will be educated on the life cycle of sea turtles, traits of the various turtles that frequent this part of Mexico, the incubation duration, survival prospects, and all the hardships these tiny creatures endure from the time they hatch and scramble towards the sea till the time they return to the beach several years later to lay eggs.
To simplify understanding, we will be utilizing a diagram to depict the distinctions between the four unique types of turtles that come to Mexico.
This service includes round-trip transportation from the foyer of your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the turtle farm, an informative tour guide, and a chance to witness the baby sea turtles’ exciting journey towards the ocean amid the giant waves.
After the visit to the turtle farm, you will have the chance to savor a locally produced fresh coconut macaroon.
- Travel Time is included in the total duration of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.