When are the turtle nesting seasons in Tortuguero?
Turtle nesting season is March through April for the leather back turtles. Turtle nesting season is late July through late September for the green sea turtles, which are more the commonly seen of the two. Nesting usually occurs in the evening. Turtles hatch six to eight weeks after nesting. Clients wishing to see the “Race to The Sea” should plan for a late September to late October vacation. Sixty days or so after nesting, the baby turtles hatch and race towards the sea. During the turtle nesting season, Tortuguero National Park offers an additional night walk to the beaches for an additional fee of $20 payable directly to the lodge. Because of limited visibility at night, the night tours on this wilderness beach may not be suitable for all clients. The National Park guides offer an additional walk to see baby turtles during the early morning or late afternoon for an additional fee of $10 payable directly to the guides. We include a free year-round walk during the day along the nestin
Turtle nesting season is March through April for the leather back turtles. Turtle nesting season is late July through late September for the green sea turtles, which are more the commonly seen of the two. Nesting usually occurs in the evening. Turtles hatch six to eight weeks after nesting. Clients wishing to see the “Race to The Sea” should plan for a late September to late October vacation. Sixty days or so after nesting, the baby turtles hatch and race towards the sea. During the turtle nesting season, Tortuguero National Park offers an additional night walk to the beaches for an additional fee of $20 payable directly to the Laguna Lodge. Because of limited visibility at night, the night tours on this wilderness beach may not be suitable for all clients. The National Park guides offer an additional walk to see baby turtles during the early morning or late afternoon for an additional fee of $10 payable directly to the guides.
