Discover the Wonder of the Nesting of Sea Turtles in Tortuguero
Overview
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Tortuguero is one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles in the Caribbean. This tour will take you to live the wonderful miracle that is the nesting of turtles.
Enjoy the experience, see a turtle spawn. This tour is very restricted, since the National Park requires compliance with strict rules in order not to disturb the turtles.
This event can be observed in Tortuguero from July to October of each year. This tour takes place at night and lasts approximately three hours.
It starts from our office and from there we will walk to the sector of the beach where it corresponds to us to wait to be called by a turtle spotter so that we can go see it.
The tour always takes place even if it rains, it cannot be postponed for another day.
What to wear?
Closed shoes, dark clothing (mandatory), flashlight, something for the rain.
Taking photos and videos is prohibited (regulations do not allow the use of electronic devices on the beach, such as cell phones, smart watches, cameras, tablets, etc.).
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tortuguero National Park
Live with us this wonderful experience with the best certified guides. We are committed to the conservation of this species and all those that inhabit this beautiful place. The National Park gives us 2 hours to be on the beach to see the turtle nesting process. This happens from 8pm to 10pm or from 10pm to 12am; the schedule is assigned by the National Park Administration. All participants must show up at our office on the day of the tour at 5pm to receive the assigned schedule and sign the participant log.
What‘s Included
Certified guide, permit procedure to enter the beach, turtle spotter service.
Private transportation
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Discover the Wonder of the Nesting of Sea Turtles in Tortuguero
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great night hike to nesting sites
GoPlaces03959664369,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Night walk through national park to the beach with the nesting sites of the green sea turtle. Very informative guidance, respect for the animals and their needs, great experience. Part of the prize goes directly to the conservation project
721aneg,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our great guide Jorge got us to see a great event! The spawning of these great turtles is important. Undoubtedly an experience that no one should miss.
Unique experience!
erlined2025,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a very special experience this was! We had Raquel as a guide, she told us a lot and showed us in a very nice and fun way. How lucky that we could see a sea turtle laying eggs and then covering her nest and all in the pitch black! Thank you so much!
Absolutely do. Impressive With respect for nature.
Jurrien K,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very cool experience. This trip starts at 8 or 10 o'clock in the evening and you have to arrive an hour earlier. After a walk through the jungle (fine walkable) of about 45 minutes you come to a gathering place. There the Guide of so-called spotters learns where turtles have come ashore to lay eggs. The group goes with the Guide (and red light) to that place. Then you actually see the turtle laying eggs in her newly made pit. Very impressive! There are quite a lot of people, but everyone shows respect and waits for their turn. Well arranged. After laying the eggs, wait for the turtle to crawl back to sea. Very nice to see, a struggle though... Definitely recommended!
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