Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

The unforgettable experience of releasing baby sea turtles

Over one million sea turtles are released every year in Riviera Nayarit, which has become a sanctuary for these tiny chelonians thanks to the many turtle camps that dot its more than 307 km (190 mi) of coastline, all dedicated to their conservation and protection.

The entire process of preservation and releasing the sea turtle has become an important tourist attraction and a fascinating eco-adventure activity, especially for the kids—the release ceremonies are a unique opportunity to instill a love for nature at an early age.

There are four protected species that lay eggs on this coastline: the . . .

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