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Be part of the sea turtle conservation efforts of the Careyes Foundation at Playa Teopa's Sea Turtle Sanctuary. Join us in releasing hatchlings into the ocean, sending them on a journey that may one day bring them back to nest on our beaches. Don't miss this magical experience. *Please confirm availability with Concierge at +523151089614 before booking* This is the suggested donation for 1 to 4 people, and helps offset operating costs.

Sea Turtle Hatchling Release Experience

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For over 40 years now, sea turtles arriving to nest in Careyes have been protected by the community. In 1983 biologist Alejandro Peña de Niz started a preservation program to increase their chance of survival against predators and in 1986, the Teopa Sea Turtle Sanctuary was established, creating 37 hectares of federally protected habitat. Only 10 nests were protected in the first year. To date, we have protected 32,781 nests and released 2,292,504 hatchlings from four different species — Olive Ridley, Black, Hawksbill, and Leatherback — back into their natural habitat. We are one of the only places on the Pacific Coast of Mexico where the Hawksbill sea turtles, which usually prefer islands, come to nest.  For the last 10 years, we have protected on average 1,800 nests and released 130,946 hatchlings per season. Protecting so many nests requires more resources, which is why the Careyes Foundation is seeking to upgrade the conservation facilities in Careyes, ensuring that these endangered sea turtles continue to have a safe place to nest for decades to come.

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Sea Turtle Hatchling Release

Sea Turtle Hatchling Release Experience

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