Every year, hundreds of sea turtles of different species arrive on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta to lay their eggs. During this season, the shells begin to break so that dozens of these hatchlings can head for the sea, cross the waves and begin their adventures throughout the world.
In Puerto Vallarta, there is the possibility of accompanying a baby turtle to the sea, there are different turtle camps where it is possible to participate in the release or simply just watch and admire. This tourist destination has established itself as one of the most important nationally for the preservation of these wonderful reptiles.
Below, we present some of the sites where it is possible to release turtles and an average of 9 thousand nests are expected during this season:
This site dedicated to the conservation of turtles is open to receive all those interested in carrying out this extraordinary experience of nature, where it is possible to help the release with the whole family.
This hotel, considered an icon in the city, has a commitment to sea turtles, therefore, it has its own biologist, who guides and supervises the release of these magnificent reptiles to live a wonderful life.
This tour company has a great commitment to the environment and also offers the opportunity to live this experience of liberation, in which visitors will be accompanied by a specialized guide who will give them a talk about the biology and ecology of sea turtles. In addition, each attendee will be able to create their own turtle nest.
Offers the opportunity to visit the official camp of the national sea turtle protection program, where you can contribute to the conservation of this wonderful species. Later, during sunset, together with specialists at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Hotel, guests or any assistant will be able to observe the process of releasing sea turtles, while trained personnel supervise that no one enters the sea at the point where the release took place. release for a period of 20 minutes after the last pup has entered.
If during your stay in Puerto Vallarta you find a sea turtle, it is important to keep a distance of approximately 10 meters, do not take photos with a flash and, above all, do not disturb them since spawning can be interrupted.
La Tortuga Golfina (Lepidochelys olivacea), is the most common species in the region, as well as, Laúd (Dermochelys coriacea), Prieta (Chelonia mydas agassizii), and Carey (Eretmochelys imbricata), they are the ones that choose Puerto Vallarta every year as their natural oasis to spawn and give life to their young in the Mexican Pacific.
In this important tourist destination it is possible to find between 70 to 230 nests on average, depending on the camp, and from 60 to 500 sea turtles are released per day.
The green pearl of the Mexican Pacific has positioned itself as a tourist destination committed to the conservation and preservation of sea turtles. This activity is one of the many ecotourism activities to be carried out from the second half of June to December in this wonderful port.