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Tortugueros Las Playitas

Name: Tortugueros Las Playitas
Rating: 4.7

★★★★½4.7 out of 5 · 249 reviews

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1.5h

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Tortugueros Las Playitas is a cultural tour in Cabo rated 4.7/5 by 249 TripAdvisor reviewers; lasts 1.5 hours.

About

Tortugueros Las Playitas runs a sea turtle conservation program on a quiet beach south of Todos Santos. It's volunteer-run and donation-based, which keeps the price at zero but also means the experience depends on the season and what's happening that day. During nesting season (roughly July through December), you might help release hatchlings at sunset or patrol for nests. Outside that window, the focus shifts to education and beach cleanup — still worthwhile if you're traveling with kids or want to learn the basics of local conservation, but not the full turtle encounter some visitors expect. The 4.7 rating across nearly 250 reviews suggests most people leave happy, especially when hatchlings are involved. Just confirm what's actually running before you drive out. The location is remote enough that it feels like you're doing something real rather than performative, and the staff will explain the work without overselling it. Bring cash for a donation if you go.

At a glance

Category: cultural
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $0
Minimum age: None
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: direct
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