San Pancho Turtles!
Fun for all ages. San Pancho Turtles work 365 days a year to protect the turtles that call our playa home. Releases are always free (donations welcome) and are a perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture & beauty of Mexico. A unique event you have to experience first hand.
Scroll down to learn more about turtle releases or click below to schedule a release & donate!
About Turtle Releases
Turtle releases happen almost every day. Use the form below to connect with us & schedule your experience!
Deets:
Location: Tierra Tropical Beach Club
Start Time: About 15 minutes before sunset
Duration: About 30 minutes
Cost: Free
You will meet on the beach in front of the club. Use the beach access street next to the club & turn right when you hit the ocean! Releases happen on the sand just past the club. Do not go through the beach club.
While you are not allowed to touch the turtles there will be plenty of photo opportunities!
Make a day out of it!
The Tierra Tropical Beach Club is the perfect place to relax in luxury. Click here to learn more about them and purchase a day pass.
Learn
A turtle's journey begins about 60 days before each release. Every night female turtles will leave the ocean to find the perfect spot to nest. After digging a hole in the sand they will lay up to 100 eggs! They then cover thier eggs and return to the ocean.
That's when San Pancho Turtles jumps into action! Every night they patrol the San Pancho playa looking for nests. Due to natural predators as well as poachers it is critical for them to find the nests as quickly as possible.
When they find a nest they will dig it up, record the number of eggs in the nest, and then transport the eggs to their secure nesting ground near the Tierra Tropical Beach Club.
45-65 days later the turtles hatch! After helping them out of their nests, the volunteers at San Pancho Turtles give the turtles time in a safe space to get some oxygen and prepare for their big journey.
Volunteers then smooth the sand creating a runway to the ocean. Just before sunset the turtles are released to begin their grand adventure!
Fun fact! The sex of the turtle is largely determined by temperature. That means females are born in the summer and males in the winter!
Attend a Release!
Donate!
100% of every donation goes directly to San Pancho Turtles. All members of this organization are volunteers. This means every peso goes directly to the turtles.
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