Mangrove Reserve: Turtle Conservation Journey

Join a guided tour at Camp Tortuguero, explore mangroves, learn turtle conservation, and witness baby turtles’ ocean journey at sunset.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • cookieguidepv - The guide will meet the group at the designated meeting point. Once everyone has arrived, the journey to the camp will commence.

  • Playa Boca de Tomates - At the campsite, there will be an informative session on environmental education, highlighting the efforts of biologists in the conservation and preservation of sea turtles.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Photographs (extra cost)
Additional Information

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure awaits! Picture yourself exploring a natural mangrove reserve teeming with a rich variety of birds, participating in a camp dedicated to turtle conservation, and witnessing baby turtles embark on their journey to the ocean against the backdrop of a stunning sunset.

  • Meet the guide who will lead the way to the turtle camp….
Location
Cookieguidepv (local guide & nature experiences
Paseo Bocanegra
We will meet in street promenade bocanegra at the end on the beach The best access is by albatross street, follow albatross street until crossing with bocanegra street. You will see a golf course, the sea and a wall with drawn turtles. Wait for your guide if you arrive earlier, the guide wears white or black shirt
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lyss_sommer
Jun 28, 2025
Incredible!! - We highly recommend this experience. It was educational and honestly one of the best experiences of our lives. The baby turtles 🐢 warmed our heart.
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Ev489
Jun 27, 2025
Amazing - Eduardo did an unbelievably amazing job! We learned about the camps conservation efforts. Eduardo showed so much passion in what he does. We did a small 10 min. walk to the camp, had about a 40 min. presentation, nest building demo and then the release of the turtles. It truly was a great experience. We will be returning next year. Thank you to everyone at the camp for all you do. You are making a difference!
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Georgewv5552rp
Jun 24, 2025
You won’t regret it!! - Unbelievable!! Was definitely a high point during my stay at Puerto Vallarta. Not only is the incredivle work these guys are doing, super important, but the experience itself was extremely fun and educational. Went solo, alongside a couple, and a family so it’s a nice mix of people. Theres also a photographer tagging along taking photos of the group so you don’t need to take photos and can just enjoy focusing on the turtles! Also, do I even need to mention that the baby turtles are totally adorable?
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Gerardorn5053ft
Jun 23, 2025
Magic - A magical and unique experience, they explain everything on the subject, very kind the boys at all times, you can realize the view alone or as a family, the moment when once the turtle pups fill your heart to see these beautiful living beings. Highly recommended, they do a great job in the camp.
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620madelynb
Jun 23, 2025
Definitely Try It Out! - It was an incredible experience where I not only got to see some amazing animals, but also a beautiful beach sunset! Definitely worth the price & Eduardo was very knowledgeable while keeping his speech entertaining. Not to mention, my group was a bit late & Tony had stayed behind to show us the way :) So, if you want to see baby turtles while not having to worry about damaging or disturbing them, then book this experience!
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Clamul6
Jun 22, 2025
Wonderful experience!! - This was such a great experience! I wasn’t sure what to expect but it started out great with getting to see crocodiles in the ocean on the walk to the camp. At the camp, we had a great little class on turtle conservation in English and Spanish (great for those of us learning Spanish). And at the end we released the turtles and watched them make their way to the ocean. This is not a tourist trap type of event. These people truly care about turtle conservation and it’s a really important thing to teach as many people as possible and spread the word!
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Guillermoismaelb
Jun 16, 2025
Super informative the tour, you definitely learn a lot, very well explained everything. - Very well explained, entertaining and fun, definitely the best.. very nice beach and sunset, all very well.
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H502oqadrianam
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing tour in Vallarta - An unforgettable experience! I highly recommend the sea turtle release tour. It is a magical and educational activity, ideal for the whole family. Being able to help these little creatures start life at sea is exciting and moving. In addition, the guides explain the whole process with great respect for nature. Perfect for connecting with marine life and learning about the importance of conserving it. 🌊🐢
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Mitzelp2023
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing experience - It was a super experience, it was not only something beautiful to see, but it was also something educational, we learned a lot, I loved it.
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Eduardo
Jun 15, 2025
A magical experience! - Experience full of learning about the conservation and life cycle of turtles, the guide is super prepared with data and a lot of knowledge, the feeling when releasing the turtles is incredibly enriching and the sunset views, impressive.
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From $38
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).