Baby Sea Turtle Releasing Sightseeing Tour with Luis de la Maza
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Experience this amazing 3.5 hours tour where you will learn the life cycle of the sea turtles, the characteristics of the different turtles that visit this part of Mexico, the encubation time, survival rate and all the dificulties that this small creatures have to go throught from the moment they are born and run to the ocean and until the time they come back to the beach many years later to lay eggs.
To make it easy to undertand we will use a chart to explaing the differences of the 4 different kinds of turtles that visit Mexico.
This service includes Round-trip transport from the lobby of your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the turtle farm, informative tour guide and the opportunity to see how the baby sea turtles walk to the ocean and swim across the big waves.
After the turtle farm you will have the oportunity to taste a fresh locally made coconut macaroon.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel Time is included in the total duration of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Petatlan
We will travel through town to get to the rural community of Juluchuca which famous for the production of coconut macarons and has the longest and most secluded beach which makes it the best place for the mama turtles to come and lay the eggs away from the noise of the tourist towns.
Juluchuca
In Juluchuca beach we will explain you the life cycle of the sea turtles and tell you the characteristics of the 3 different kinds of see turtles that come and lay the eggs in this part of Mexico, we will also mention the different predators that kill them before they make it to the ocean and also once they are in the ocean. After a 20 minutes explanation we will select a nest that was found the day before, we carefully will remove a little bit of the sand and show you one of the eggs, then we will cover the nest. After that we will select the nest that is hatching and you will witness how the turtles come up to the surface. All of the turtles will be put in a small container. The turtles will remain for about 10 to 20 minutes in the container, untiel they are active and ready to go. After we will take them to the wet sand about 25 feet away from the ocean and as soon as they are put in the wet sand they will run to the ocean. We will wait until they all make it to the ocean.
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Baby Sea Turtle Releasing Sightseeing Tour with Luis de la Maza
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Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
Alexis L,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a wonderful once- in- a lifetime experience. We were alone with the turtles and guides on this beautiful remote beach. We released three species of turtles and helped them to make their way to the sea and to safety. It is encouraging to learn about how these conservation efforts are working and the turtle's populations are on the rise.
Long live the turtles
adamcoffey,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis was kind, informative, and had a clear passion for turtles and their continued survival. After driving about an hour, we released approximately 200 on a beautiful, uninhabited beach near a modest egg-protection area. His connections to Zihuatanejo, the surrounding areas, and the people of a very small community inspired us, as this experience was less about touristy hype and more about creating unforgettable experiences. Recommended, without hesitation.
Amazing family experience
rozc779,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience for kids and adults! Luis is a wonderful and kind guide, full of interesting information about Mexico and Guerrero, and a great story teller!
Baby turtle
Joseph L,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Francisco was an excellent guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about turtles. Very informative!
Unforgettable experience
Mira M,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible experience. We learned about the sea turtles in this area and then got to literally hold them in our hands before releasing them into the sea. They all made it! Luis was a wonderful guide and we’ll never forget this day. Highly recommend.
Great! Educational!
bst1331,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis was an awesome guide - he made sure we were all comfortable - he is very knowledgeable-great trip!! Those babies are adorable - beautiful beach!!
An experience of a lifetime
borealowl13,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible trip through rural Mexico to arrive at an amazing undeveloped beach, and participate in the release of a new hatch of turtles. Luis is a knowledgeable guide and translator for the volunteers who are committed to turtle species survival. A highlight of our visit to Zihua, and highly recommended!
Amazing day!
Dawn H,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was incredible. Luis is an amazing guide. Super knowledgeable and makes the trip so fun and safe! The baby sea turtles were so cute and a once in a lifetime experience!🐢
What an amazing...
Kristin D,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience to learn about the sea turtles in this area. The baby turtles are so precious and it was truly magical releasing them and watching them make their way to the ocean.
Great experience with...
louisecz,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with Luis. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. We really learned a lot and enjoyed releasing the turtles on the beach.
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