The El Camacho Verde estuary is a very special place to meet the Mazatlan sea turtles. Also known as the Olive Ridley turtle, one wave from their baby flippers and your heart will melt. This is sea turtle conservation at its finest! On this fun and educational Mazatlan eco tour, you'll help the sea turtles get their start in life, then immerse in the beauty of the wetlands as you meander through the mangrove forest. (Boat or kayak, your choice.)
Very important! You can explore the gorgeous estuary grounds any time of the year, but Mazatlan sea turtle release season is July - January.
A fan favorite among Mazatlan tours, your sea turtle adventure gets underway with a light breakfast, learning about the turtles and the conservation efforts. Next up is the turtle release, which is something you'll talk about for years to come. It is truly an incredible experience, and a boat ride through the mangroves is the perfect way to wind down afterward. Glide peacefully through the prehistoric looking mangrove forest as migratory birds and marine life of all kinds hang out in their natural habitat.
This visit to the sea turtle sanctuary in Mazatlan isn't just limited to what you can do with your hands. It also puts money in the pockets of the people who need it so the sanctuary can continue. Conservation efforts cost money, and a lot of it! So that's just one more thing to love about choosing this tour with our friends at Onca Explorations. Smart and compassionate, it looks good on you!
Because Mazatlan excursions like this are such an immersive (and exclusive) experience, this tour has a minimum number of people. When you make your reservation, if the minimum has yet to be reached, your spot will be held. When the minimum is reached, your spot will be confirmed. If the minimum is never reached, you will be offered a chance to upgrade to a private tour, or cancel altogether.
The Mazatlan sea turtle release is one of the most amazing things to do in Mazatlan. You're going to cherish this day for a long time.
Mazatlan Sea Turtles & Mangrove Tour Details
Mazatlan Sea Turtle Tour Includes:
Departures: Thursday & Sunday at 7:00am.
Length: Approximately 5 Hours.
Mazatlan Sea Turtle Tour Recommendations:
Children: All ages are welcome for the boat tour. If you wish the Kayak, the minimum age is 12 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.
Cruise Ship Passengers: Yes! This is a great Mazatlan shore excursion. Be sure to verify with your own ship’s schedule.
Insider Tip: Very important! You can explore the gorgeous estuary grounds any time of the year, but Mazatlan sea turtle release season is July - January.
In our humble opinion, a turtle release experience should be on everyone’s Bucket List. Of course, the Mazatlan sea turtles are a wonderful choice, but if you’re visiting on an off-time of year, please try again one day! It really is something you’ll talk about for years.
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