Discover how turtles are protected in Tortuguero

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

In the exhibition you 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 directly support conservation projects with your purchases in the shop.