5-Hour Turtle Sanctuary Experience in Mazatlán with Mangrove Kayaking

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Meet the El Recreo community behind the olive ridley sea turtle conservation program
• 02 Learn preservation techniques used with CONANP in this natural protected area
• 03 Glide by kayak through lush vegetation tunnels in the mangrove wetlands
• 04 Visit the Turtle Sanctuary, including the incubation room and incubation corral
• 05 Take part in a turtle release and receive a digital turtle release certificate

Visit a natural protected area near Mazatlán where the community of El Recreo works alongside CONANP, the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas, to protect the olive ridley sea turtle. Meet the people behind the conservation program, learn about the preservation techniques they use, and enjoy a kayak ride through lush mangrove wetlands. The experience also includes a visit to the Turtle Sanctuary and a traditional brunch from the community orchard.

Glide in a kayak through lush vegetation tunnels and immerse yourself in the wildlife of the mangrove wetlands.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mazatlan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Olive Ridley Turtle Sanctuary and Mangrove Kayaking

• Visit this natural protected area, where the community of El Recreo has joined efforts with CONANP, the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas, to protect the olive ridley sea turtle.

• Meet the people behind this program and connect with the community as they share some of the preservation techniques they use.

• Glide in a kayak through lush vegetation tunnels and immerse yourself in the wildlife of the mangrove wetlands.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off

• Entrance ticket to the natural protected area and RAMSAR site

• Visit to the Turtle Sanctuary, including the incubation room and incubation corral

• Turtle preservation briefing

• Kayaking through the mangrove wetland

• Traditional brunch from the community orchard

• Visit to the community orchard

• Turtle release

• Digital turtle release certificate

• Disposable face masks

• Antibacterial gel

What's Not Included

• Gratuities

• Bottled water

Know before you go

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible.

• Infant seats available.

Health restrictions

• No serious medical conditions.

• High temperature.

• Cough.

• Loss of smell.

• Fatigue.

Level of difficulty

• Most travellers can participate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Tour start

Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.