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Watch sea turtles laying their eggs in the moonlight
Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Experience green sea turtles laying their eggs at night with local guides on the beaches of Tortuguero.
Ce que tu peux vivre ici
After nightfall, green sea turtles come to the beaches of Tortuguero to lay their eggs in the warm sand. You are accompanied by local certified guides who, with a trained eye and plenty of knowledge about the animals’ sensitive behaviour, lead you through the designated beach sections. In silence and equipped only with red light, you witness how the turtles come out of the sea, dig their nests and complete egg laying before returning to the surf. Meanwhile the guides share insights into the life cycle of the turtles and species conservation around Tortuguero.
The night excursion lasts one to two hours and starts from about 8pm, depending on permit allocation by the national park. The meeting point is usually near the main pier in Tortuguero. You walk to the relevant observation zone, supplemented by boat or taxi transfers depending on the location. Group size is limited to a maximum of ten participants. All lights are strictly regulated and cameras remain switched off so the animals are not disturbed.
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Bon à savoir pour ta préparation
- Excursion only possible with a guide, valid permit and national park sticker
- Only red light allowed; photo and video are prohibited during the tour
- Small group with a maximum of 10 people per guide
- Start time is only announced in the evening after permits have been allocated
- Book early, as the number of participants is strictly limited
Où réserver
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Turtle nesting at 10pm with certified guide (2 hrs)
à partir de 36 €
Prestataire : Tortuguero Native Guide · 4,8 sur 5 (240 avis)
Ce que les autres disent de Tortuguero Native Guide
Travellers find the tours here very personal and knowledgeable. Local guides know the area well, spot lots of animals and explain a great deal about flora and fauna. The different types of tour are equally popular and many see them as the highlight of their trip.
Several guests report that they were in very small groups or even alone as a couple or family and appreciated the calm atmosphere. Early-starting tours are common. Some highlight that the guide does the paddling so your hands are free, and that organising everything via WhatsApp and in English works smoothly.
Les avis sur les prestataires reposent sur l’opinion de voyageurs et ont été résumés avec l’aide de l’IA.
- Réserver
Turtle nesting at 8pm with certified guide (2 hrs)
à partir de 36 €
Prestataire : Tortuguero Native Guide · 4,8 sur 5 (240 avis)
Ce que les autres disent de Tortuguero Native Guide
Travellers find the tours here very personal and knowledgeable. Local guides know the area well, spot lots of animals and explain a great deal about flora and fauna. The different types of tour are equally popular and many see them as the highlight of their trip.
Several guests report that they were in very small groups or even alone as a couple or family and appreciated the calm atmosphere. Early-starting tours are common. Some highlight that the guide does the paddling so your hands are free, and that organising everything via WhatsApp and in English works smoothly.
Les avis sur les prestataires reposent sur l’opinion de voyageurs et ont été résumés avec l’aide de l’IA.
Catégories
- Wildlife watching
- Tours
Où le trouver
Tortuguero · GFRW+7JC, Limón Province, Pococí, Costa Rica
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Crédits photo : Tortuguero Village: Jan Hermeneit, Jan Hermeneit, Sea Turtle Conservancy Derick Gil