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Walk quietly onto protected Pacific beaches after sunset to watch Olive Ridley and Green sea turtles dig nests and lay eggs. This four‑hour naturalist tour from Tamarindo emphasizes low‑impact viewing, conservation, and close encounters with nesting turtles.
Walk quietly onto protected Pacific beaches after sunset to watch Olive Ridley and Green sea turtles dig nests and lay eggs. This four‑hour naturalist tour from Tamarindo emphasizes low‑impact viewing, conservation, and close encounters with nesting turtles.
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Operated by Native's Way Costa Rica · Tamarindo, Guanacaste
The beach is nearly black when the tour leaves Tamarindo; the ocean breathes cold and the sand holds the day's heat like a slow memory. You walk under a low salt sky, guided by a red light that doesn't startle the animals, listening for the soft, urgent scraping of a turtle finishing her nest. On this four‑hour excursion north of Playa Grande, Olive Ridley and Green sea turtles come ashore to dig, lay, and cover their clutches—sometimes the scene includes newly hatched babies racing toward the surf.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Requires moderate fitness—short walks on soft sand and periods of standing; not recommended for those with serious mobility or recent surgery.
No—turtles are wild animals and nesting is seasonal and unpredictable; November–April has the highest probability of sightings.
Yes, but no flash or white lights; guides provide red lights that allow low‑light photography without disturbing turtles.
Children under 5 are not permitted due to the need for silence and the low‑light environment; older children must be quiet and supervised.
Walks are short but over soft sand and occasional uneven stretches; plan for up to 30 minutes of walking total during the tour.
Local conservation groups and national park protections expanded in the late 20th century to protect critical nesting beaches that were once heavily exploited.
Tours operate under strict low‑impact rules to reduce disturbance; supporting licensed guides and local programs helps fund nest patrols and hatchling releases.
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