Release of Sea Turtles at Sunset in Tortuguero: Name a newborn turtle

Name a turtle and watch it begin its ocean journey at dusk

Release of Sea Turtles at Sunset is a two-hour activity at Tortuguero Camp where you name a newborn turtle and accompany it to the beach for its first swim into the ocean at sunset. The experience starts with an educational talk about sea turtle conservation, then moves to an unspoilt beach where each participant releases their own hatchling. Entrance fee is included. Pickup is included.

The experience

The activity begins at Tortuguero Camp with a local guide who explains sea turtle ecology and why these species matter to the ecosystem. You'll receive a newborn hatchling, give it a name, and then walk together across the beach as the sun sets. Watching your turtle take its first journey into the ocean is the centerpiece of the two hours you spend there.

The release happens on an unspoilt beach, and the timing around sunset frames the moment. This is built for families and works for all fitness levels. Infants can participate if held by an adult. The activity fosters respect for the environment through direct participation rather than observation alone.

What’s included

• Entrance fee.
• pickup.
• educational talk with local guides.
• a newborn turtle to name and release.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

AgesAdult (15 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (8 to 14 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 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 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Puerto Escondido Secreto

Is this one for you?Book this if you want your family to participate directly in conservation rather than watch from the sidelines: naming and releasing your own turtle creates a connection that observation alone cannot match.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 14 years); Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 do I actually do with the turtle during this activity?

You receive a newborn hatchling, choose a name for it, and walk with your guide to the beach where you release it into the ocean at sunset. The release is your own action, not something the guide does for you.

How long does the whole experience take?

The activity runs two hours from start to finish, including the educational talk at camp and the walk to the beach for the sunset release.

What's included in the price?

Entrance fee to Tortuguero Camp and pickup are included. The activity does not include food or drink.