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Discover how turtles are protected in Tortuguero

Tortuguero Nationalpark, Costa Rica

At the Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor’s Center in Tortuguero you follow in the footsteps of the sea turtles and get very close to the conservation project.

What you can experience here

Right in the centre of Tortuguero you discover how crucial this small village has become for the survival of turtles on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. The Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor’s Center takes you deep into the world of the green sea turtle, which has found one of the most important nesting sites of the entire western Atlantic here. Find out how research, conservation projects and the local community work together to protect these fascinating animals.

In the exhibition you can compare real shells and skeletons of different turtle species and get a vivid explanation of the life cycle from egg to adult turtle. You learn how sand temperature influences the sex of the hatchlings and how monitoring, tagging and protection work in Tortuguero. A short film and many examples make global threats such as climate change and plastic waste tangible. At the end you can support conservation projects directly with your purchases in the shop.

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Good to know when planning

Admission costs around $2 to $2.50 per person
The exhibition is open daily from around 8 to 12am and 1pm to 5pm
The lunch break is sometimes skipped, but you should still allow for a break in the opening times
You should plan about 30 to 45 minutes for the exhibition