Baby Turtle Release Puerto Escondido: Sunset Beach Launch

You release the hatchlings into the sea as the sun drops toward the horizon.

A 2-hour activity in Puerto Escondido where you walk onto a beach at sunset and release baby sea turtles into the ocean with a local guide. Air-conditioned vehicle pickup is included, and children from age 1 are welcome. The guide speaks English or Spanish and leads you through interaction with the hatchlings before their release into the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Baby turtle release at sunset

• Enjoy beautiful beach view
• Interact with baby turtle hatchlings
• Release baby turtles at sunset

The experience

Two hours from pickup to drop-off gets you to the beach as the light shifts toward evening. A local guide meets you and walks you through the hatchlings: how to hold them, how to move them gently toward the water. You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the releasing yourself, one turtle at a time, as they make their way into the sea. The timing is built around sunset, so the light and the moment align.

The beach itself is the whole point. You'll stand on sand with a view that opens toward the horizon, and the act of setting the turtles loose happens in that setting, not in a tank, not in a controlled space, but on the actual shore where they're headed. The guide explains what you're part of: a preservation effort for the species, and a direct hand in that work. Air-conditioned transport gets you there and back, so the only thing you're managing is the walk and the release itself.

Children from age 1 can come along, though the activity itself (holding and releasing each turtle) works best for kids old enough to follow a gentle instruction. The guide speaks English or Spanish, so the explanation lands in whichever language you need. Public transit options exist nearby if you'd rather arrange your own way there.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle pickup and drop-off.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• hands-on interaction with baby sea turtle hatchlings and the release itself on the beach at sunset.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 9 days ago

Operated by ROBERT'S ECOTOURS

Is this one for you?You do the releasing yourself, not watch it happen, so if you want a direct role in the conservation moment, this is the format for it. The shared group means you're on the beach with other travelers, which keeps the cost down and adds to the experience. If you prefer privacy, a private option would need to be confirmed separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

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.

What time of day does the sunset turtle release happen?

The activity is timed to sunset, so the exact hour shifts with the season. Your guide will coordinate the pickup time to land you on the beach as the light begins to drop.

What's included in the 2-hour activity?

Pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, the local guide in English or Spanish, and the time on the beach to interact with and release the hatchlings. Snacks are not included.

Is this activity physically demanding?

The walk onto the beach and the gentle handling of turtles are low-impact. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.