Turtle Release in Mazunte, Oaxaca
Live a magical experience by releasing turtles in Mazunte, Oaxaca, one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico.
In Mexico there are 132 magical towns, including Mazunte, Oaxaca, a splendorous place famous for its sea turtles and crystalline waters. Its perfect fusion of tranquility and nature make this place a mystical and enchanting space.
Mazunte’s main attractions include the Mexican Turtle Museum, specialized turtle release tours and the Arena Negra Hotel, famous for its beach club. Keep reading and find out more about this magical experience!
Turtle Release in Mazunte, Oaxaca.
Witnessing the release of sea turtles is an experience that does not happen in many places. However, Mazunte, Oaxaca is a privileged place where every year you can observe the journey of newborn turtles toward the ocean.
Currently in Mazunte, there are 7 species of these aquatic mammals, which are an important link of the marine ecosystems, however they are in danger of extinction. That is why a National Sea Turtle Museum has been created in Mazunte.
Mexican Turtle Center.
If you visit Mazunte and its surroundings, you cannot miss the Mexican Turtle Center, a museum dedicated to the promotion and preservation of sea turtles, which was created in 1991 due to the excessive hunting of these animals. You can visit from Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30 and on Sundays from 10:00 to 14:30.
Inside this museum, there is a botanical garden, seven species of sea turtles (5 freshwater species and 2 terrestrial species) are exhibited, as well as several temporary and permanent exhibits on various marine conservation topics.
Best of all, your visit to the museum will be guided in different languages and you will be able to learn in detail about how and where turtles are born. You can’t miss the opportunity to get in touch with them!
Turtle release season.
Now, if you are looking to participate in the release of sea turtles, we recommend you to visit Playa Mazunte, during March to November, since this is the Sea Turtle Release Season, a wonderful spectacle to witness.
In this activity, you will have direct contact with these marine animals and help the newborn turtles to reach the sea. All this, while enjoying a beautiful sunset in Mazunte Beach.
Turtle Release Tours.
So, you should take advantage of these months to book a Turtle Release Tour in Mazunte, so that you and your family can live this great experience of releasing turtles into the sea.
These tours are provided by different agencies that you can find in Mazunte, as well as camps that depart from the Mazunte tortugario, one of the destinations with one of the best offers for this activity.
Some packages have an approximate duration of two hours, enough time for a responsible coexistence, and usually include transfers to the sites to be visited, entrance to the tortugario and the release of turtles, which will make this experience unique and unforgettable.
For this activity, we recommend wearing comfortable clothes, biodegradable sunscreen and most importantly, a camera to capture this beautiful moment forever: hundreds of baby sea turtles slowly advancing on the fine white sand of Mazunte.
Boutique Hotel in Mazunte: Arena Negra.
Living this experience is something you can’t miss when you visit Mazunte, Oaxaca. And to enjoy a well-deserved rest, after this wonderful activity we recommend staying at Hotel Boutique Arena Negra: One of the best hotels in Mazunte to relax and enjoy nature.
