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Trip Planner:   Central America  /  Costa Rica  /  Province of Limon  /  Tortuguero  /  Sea Turtle Conservancy

Sea Turtle Conservancy, Tortuguero

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#3 of 18 in Things to do in Tortuguero
Natural History Museum · Specialty Museum
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At Sea Turtle Conservancy you'll get an in-depth look at Tortuguero turtles and the challenges they face with extinction. As you tour the site, visit the small building to see a video presentation of the history of the conservatory and a display of information explaining the different nesting areas and how they are monitored. Take a guided tour and explore the different nesting spots, with a chance to see hundreds of turtle eggs. To visit Sea Turtle Conservancy on your trip to Tortuguero, use our Tortuguero trip itinerary builder site.
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  • By hart662017
    Out of season this is simply a very poor education centre. There is no doubting the value of the work undertaken, but there are no actual turtles and the information is very limited; there is no... 
    Out of season this is simply a very poor education centre. There is no doubting the value of the work undertaken, but there are no actual turtles and the information is very limited; there is no...  more »
  • By TXtraveler67_71
    Nice exhibit about the turtles in the area and what is being done to protect them and study them . Good film on the turtles and the conservation being done. 
    Nice exhibit about the turtles in the area and what is being done to protect them and study them . Good film on the turtles and the conservation being done.  more »
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  • By Frances Judge
    When is this place open . Went twice and on both occasions it was closed though signage said it was an opening time.. no reply from website or telephone
  • By Hop Pinther
    Great project, no Turtles. We expected to see some turtles.
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