Baby Turtle Release Escobilla Beach from Huatulco

Thousands of sea turtles nest on Escobilla Beach every year, and you help the hatchlings reach the ocean.

Release baby sea turtles at Escobilla Beach, the world's most important nesting ground for the species, on an evening activity from Huatulco with hotel pickup and return. The drive takes about 1.5 hours each way on Highway 200 toward Puerto Escondido. Water is included. The entrance fee for the turtle release is paid separately at the beach.

The experience

Hotel pickup happens at 4 pm, and the drive to Escobilla takes roughly 1.5 hours along Highway 200 heading toward Puerto Escondido. The beach itself is where thousands of sea turtles arrive each year to lay their eggs, making it one of the world's most significant nesting sites. Once the hatchlings emerge, you'll be there to guide them from the sand into the ocean. The actual moment of release is what you came for.

The activity itself is straightforward: you walk the beach with the hatchlings and release them into the water. Bottled water is provided for the journey. The entrance fee for participating in the turtle release is 200 Mexican pesos (about $12) and is paid when you arrive at the beach, not included in the booking price. You'll be back at your hotel around 8 pm.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30

AgesAdult (18 to 40 years) · Senior (41 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Top Tours Huatulco

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see thousands of nesting sea turtles but can spare an afternoon. You'll leave at 4:30 pm and return by 8 pm, with the drive eating into your evening rather than your full day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Huatulco to Escobilla Beach?

The drive takes approximately 1.5 hours each way along Highway 200 in the direction of Puerto Escondido.

What exactly do I do when I release the baby turtles?

You guide the hatchlings from the sand into the ocean. The release happens on the beach itself once the babies have emerged.

Is the entrance fee included in the booking price?

No. The entrance fee for the turtle release is 200 Mexican pesos (about $12) and is paid separately when you arrive at the beach.

What makes Escobilla Beach special for sea turtles?

Escobilla is one of the world's most important nesting beaches for sea turtles, with thousands arriving each year to lay their eggs.

What time does the activity start and end?

Hotel pickup is at 4 pm. You return to your hotel around 8 pm, making the full outing about four hours including the drive.