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Mazatlan Baby Sea Turtle Conservation Encounter and Beach Day
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ViatorShore Excursion

Mazatlan Baby Sea Turtle Conservation Encounter and Beach Day

5.01 reviews
5 hoursEnglish guide
From / guest
$32USD · taxes incl.
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This is real sea turtle conservation, not a staged show. Release timing follows actual nesting activity, guided live by a marine biologist from Mazatlan's conservation program (OAP) — a genuinely wild moment, not a performance. Hatching season runs September–December only. Spots are limited to protect the hatchlings, so book ahead to guarantee your date. Watch a hatchling's first journey to the Pacific up close. Guests observe only, never handle — making this a real conservation encounter, not a photo-op. The unforgettable part: your Sea Turtle Sponsor Certificate lets you symbolically name the hatchling released. Thanks to natal homing, turtles return 10–15 years later, as adults, to the exact beach they entered — the one you name today may return here full-grown. Kids get it free; adults can add an optional donation. Then relax with a beachfront Day Pass in Cerritos — pool, beach, and (with the upgrade) a meal and drinks. Purpose and relaxation, one seasonal excursion.

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Duration
5 hours
Operated by
Viator
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// the details
Stay refreshed onboard — every vehicle is stocked with an ice-filled cooler, bottled water, and soft drinks throughout your ride to and from Cerritos.
Public transportation
Enjoy a beachfront Day Pass in Cerritos with full access to the pool and beach.
Lunch is not included, but can be purchased on-site at the beach club, or you can select the Food & Drinks upgrade to have a meal and beverages included in advance.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
5 hours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

// operating schedule
Operates
Daily
Departure times
9:30 AM · 10:00 AM · 4:00 PM
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