La Tortuga Viva
La Tortuga Viva

La Tortuga Viva

What is La Tortuga Viva?

La Tortuga Viva, “The Living Turtle”, locally known as Asociación Civil Campamento Tortuguero Playa Icacos, is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to repopulating threatened sea turtle species nesting on Playa Icacos.

“Their focus on sea turtle conservation is really inspiring and an unforgettable experience”

TripAdvisor

Rating: 5 out of 5.

As of 2021, we have released over 500,000 baby sea turtles since 2010 through the leadership and participation of the local community of Juluchuca, Guerrero to relocate vulnerable nests into our sanctuary for incubation and, ultimately, release into the ocean. Our community conservation program includes environmental education, sustainable ecotourism and local and international volunteer options  to support and complement our direct conservation work.

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