This activity is one of the favorites of adults and children, and the best season is during the rainy months from June to October.

On the beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, from May to September, the Olive Ridley turtles come to lay their eggs, although the Laud and Hawksbill turtles also arrive in smaller numbers.

The females come out of the sea and look for the best place to dig a hole and deposit an average of about 100 eggs in each nest, each egg have a diameter of 4 to 7 cm. In the end, with its fins it moves the sand to cover its nest and protect it from predators.

The incubation takes approximately two months and it is when the small turtles break the shell and look for a way to get to the surface.

Turtle releases take place in some hotels along Playa El Palmar and it is an unforgettable experience.

It is important to remember not to touch the baby turtles and not to take flash photos, as the light can confuse the little ones on their way to the sea.

Another place near Zihuatanejo where you can participate in the release of turtles is Valentín Beach, very close to Petatlán, where the La Tortuga Féliz turtle camp is in charge of conserving these amazing animals.

If you truly enjoy caring for the environment and contributing to species preservation,don't miss the Turtle Release Tour in northern Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. At the camp, you'll learn more about turtles, observe the process of collecting and protecting the eggs, and understand the care needed for the hatchlings to develop properly. Then, you'll help remove the  baby turtles from their nests, and once they're ready, they are taken to the shoreline. for release.