Monterrico Turtle Hatchery (CECON)
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“Releasing a baby turtle to the sea at sunset — the memory nobody forgets.”
The conservation center by the public beach protecting olive ridley and leatherback turtles: in nesting season (July–December) it incubates rescued eggs and, at hatching, invites visitors to release baby turtles at sunset — one of the country’s most moving experiences.
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Suggested time
~90 min
Physical effort
low
Setting
outdoor
Spend level
low
Ticket
yes
Reservation
no
Hours
Liberaciones en temporada (jul–dic), usualmente al atardecer
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