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Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla
4.7
46 Ratings
Mazunte
With ecotourism, there’s an equivalence in the interaction between locals and tourists while exploring natural resources. When you book this tour, you’re helping preserve these natural habitats and supporting the neighbourhood community.
With ecotourism, there’s an equivalence in the interaction between locals and tourists while exploring natural resources. When you book this tour, you’re helping preserve these natural habitats and supporting the neighbourhood community.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santuario La Escobilla - La Escobilla es conocido como “El Santuario de las Tortugas” debido a la gran cantidad de tortugas que llegan a esta costa oaxaqueña durante todo el año. Es el centro de anidación de tortugas marinas más importante de México en términos numéricos y uno de los más significativos a nivel mundial. Esta playa tiene…
- Santuario La Escobilla - La Escobilla es conocido como “El Santuario de las Tortugas” debido a la gran cantidad de tortugas que llegan a esta costa oaxaqueña durante todo el año. Es el centro de anidación de tortugas marinas más importante de México en términos numéricos y uno de los más significativos a nivel mundial. Esta playa tiene aproximadamente 25 kilómetros de longitud y se encuentra en el municipio de Santa María Tonameca, Oaxaca.
- Laguna Ventanilla - Es importante tener en cuenta que tanto los manglares como las selvas son algunos de los ecosistemas más complejos y productivos del planeta. Aquí habitan y anidan diversas especies de reptiles y aves, como el pájaro carpintero, martín pescador, pato buzo y una gran variedad de garzas, cocodrilos e iguanas, muchas de ellas en peligro de extinción. Además de ser grandes productores primarios de energía y oxígeno, los manglares contribuyen a la ecología global al prevenir la erosión de la línea costera, facilitando la formación de suelo y el establecimiento de vegetación. También ayudan a regular las fluctuaciones de temperatura y humedad, proporcionando hábitat a una amplia variedad de vida terrestre y acuática.
What's Included
- Expert bilingual guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Expert bilingual guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
- Bring hat, sunblock, repellent, sunglasses, bottle of water, sand shoes and cash.
- Please note: From August to early November, turtle sightings are rare as it’s outside nesting season. While we maintain our conservation efforts year-round, releases during these months depend entirely on wild turtle arrivals—nature’s schedule!
- Bring hat, sunblock, repellent, sunglasses, bottle of water, sand shoes and cash.
- Please note: From August to early November, turtle sightings are rare as it’s outside nesting season. While we maintain our conservation efforts year-round, releases during these months depend entirely on wild turtle arrivals—nature’s schedule!
Location
Santuario La Escobilla
Playa La Escobilla
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(46 Ratings)
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Idahi_c
Mar 15, 2026
Excellent - The tour very cute, as much as to see the crocodiles in their habitation as the release of turtles our guide Victor 10/10 very attentive to everything.
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Cassieo173
Jan 26, 2026
Educational - Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Road construction currently so beware the road is windy and bumpy/rocky in sections. Took 1 hour 20 mins each way from Santa Cruz Bay.
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Celia_c
Jan 22, 2026
A very enjoyable day. Our... - A very enjoyable day. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Lagoon experience was very interesting. The turtle release was moving. Learned a lot about turtle behaviour and we each had our own turtle to release and video. It’s a bit of a long and tedious drive to Ventanilla but you won’t regret the experience!
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George_j
Jan 10, 2026
Turtle release and crocodiles - Wonderful boat tour of the mangrove lagoon.lots of cross and birds. Tour of island was great. Tutle release so much fun!
Drive there over rough roads and construction
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Michelle_t
Jan 6, 2026
Good day! - It was super interesting to learn about the turtles and their journey into the sea. However, it was at the end of a long day so be prepared to have a long ride to and fro. I would definitely recommend it and the guide was very helpful and a good driver!
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Samantha
Dec 28, 2025
Bucket list experience go with tour for better safety - This was an expensive trip but knowing about the conservation efforts associated with these ecotourism businesses made it worth it. Our tour guide Jose was fantastic, and so pleasant and calm. We saw crocodiles, whales and participating in the baby turtle release is a once in a life time opportunity. We left after the sunset which was so beautiful over the Pacific Ocean.
I would recommend going with a tour guide as in the village you get harassed by groups of young boy teens demanding pesos and this was the only time I felt unsafe in the Huatulco area. In addition the road trip has a lot of construction and Jose was a superb driver all the more reason to go with tour van.
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Margaret_w
Nov 5, 2025
We were staying at the... - We were staying at the Barceló resort. The drive was very long but going there was fantastic so just be aware of the travel time
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Sean_m
Oct 23, 2025
Way better than I could’ve imagined! - Luis was prompt and very knowledgeable. He kindly translated everything for us in to English. We had no idea that the trip would include a boat ride and island tour that included up close encounters with the animals. Lunch was amazing and the turtle release was very special. I wish I could’ve spent more time playing with them, but we barely made before the sunset. All in all it was a very fun and enjoyable day!
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Cocomariac
Feb 11, 2026
Subpar customer service. Not trustworthy - I canceled my tour the night before and requested a credit for future use. They not only denied this but kept all my money. I tried to talk to them and they were very rude. The customer service is subpar. Operating as this people do is bad business practice. I don’t recommend and or support a business with such low ethical and professional standards.
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O3856vamichellea
Feb 5, 2026
Disappointed and disgusted with SCAM - Terrible!!! This trip was for my 10 year old autistic Son whom loves turtles and crocodiles, we were all excited to learn more about the sanctuary and the animals, I was sent a message to meet at the lobby for 1:30 and when the tour bus didn’t show up, I contacted the tour company and the lady informed me that we were supposed to be in the lobby for 1:00, I was sent a message in the morning to be there for 1:30.
Then she informed me that there was no other tours and that it was my fault
I argued that was not true and she HUNG UP on me, we spoke to the resort’s concierge and he kindly called to speak to the company regarding our situation and that same lady hung up on him!!
I put a complaint in with Trip Advisor and within half an hour, I was sent an email saying I would not get a refund after a thorough investigation I was not going to get a refund because the tour company didn’t approve the refund?!?!
What a SCAM - my first experience with Trip Advisor and I will NEVER again book with them
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