Name: SEA TURTLES & WETLANDS
Location: Mazatlán, Sin., México

Onca Explorations

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40 reviews

Duration: 1 day

Group size: 1 - 20

SEA TURTLES & WETLANDS

Mazatlán, Sin., México

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Onca Explorations

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40 reviews

Duration: 1 day

Group size: 1 - 20

Pick up service
We pick you up at yor hotel lobby!
Ground transportation
On SUV or Van we will drive for about 40 minutes north of Mazatlan to the Sea turtle sanctuary.
Refreshings
Cold soft drinks and water
Appetizer
Ham & cheese croissant
Expert guides
Bilingual naturalist guide + local community guides
Briefing
Learn about sea turtle ecology and conservation in Mexico + mangrove ecosystem biodiversity
Release program
Help baby sea turtles get to the sea for the first time to begin its lifelong journey.
Explore the mangroves!
Boat or kayak option to explore the mangrove ecosystem of El Verde. *subject to local conditions
Drop off
We will drive you back and drop you off at your hotel or lodging location

Adults

Price per one adult on one of our charter expeditions.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

$100

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Children

Price per children (4-11) in any of our charter expeditions.

Children under 4 ride for free.

$65

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Private Tour (up to 7 passengers)

Choose this option for a Private Tour on AC Van for up to 7 passengers.

$600

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Sea Turtles & Wetlands
Sea Turtles & Wetlands
Take part on sea turtle conservation efforts and explore the mangroves
On this adventure you will visit the Sea Turtle Sanctuary of El Verde Camacho, a natural protected area that preserves the nesting habitat of Olive Ridley´s sea turtles as well as the mangrove ecosystem within the El Verde Estuary, right at the mouth of Mazatlan´s most important rivers: El Quelite.

8:00 am     Pick up at hotels begins

8:30 am     Ground transportation to El Verde-Camacho Sea Turtle                                       Sanctuary, about 30 minutes north of Mazatlan.

9:00 am     Welcome and briefing by community guides in charge of the project and our naturalist guides. You will learn about sea turtle ecology, and the conservation efforts in place within the sanctuary (30 min)

9:30 am      Help baby sea turtles reach the ocean for the first time as you take part on the sanctuary´s hatchling release program.

10:30 am     Explore the mangrove ecosystem of El Verde Camacho. CHOOSE YOUR OPTION: Kayak or Boat tour. You will discover Sinaloa´s wildlife at its best. On this tour you will learn about mangroves and the great biodiversity they support.

12:00 pm     Free time to grab some refreshings and appetizers, explore around or just relax at the beach before returning to Mazatlan.

1:30 pm      Back in Mazatlan!

Disclaimer: Conditions apply to perform this excursion on kayaks, wether single or double opccupancy. Despite the level of the activity is easy to moderate, with paddling times that do not exceed 1 hour, local conditions can vary. Make sure you have some kayaking experience and be in good physical condition if you intent to choose the kayak option. Otherwise, the boat tour is great option for the whole family!

Mangrove excursion is subject to water levels in the estuary and other local environmental conditions).

Minimum age for children on kayaks is 12 years old and in the company of an adult on a double kayak. Single kayaks only for 18+.
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Sea Turtles & Wetlands

Take part on sea turtle conservation efforts and explore the mangroves

On this adventure you will visit the Sea Turtle Sanctuary of El Verde Camacho, a natural protected area that preserves the nesting habitat of Olive Ridley´s sea turtles as well as the mangrove ecosystem within the El Verde Estuary, right at the mouth of Mazatlan´s most important rivers: El Quelite.

8:00 am Pick up at hotels begins

8:30 am Ground transportation to El Verde-Camacho Sea Turtle Sanctuary, about 30 minutes north of Mazatlan.

9:00 am Welcome and briefing by community guides in charge of the project and our naturalist guides. You will learn about sea turtle ecology, and the conservation efforts in place within the sanctuary (30 min)

9:30 am Help baby sea turtles reach the ocean for the first time as you take part on the sanctuary´s hatchling release program.

10:30 am Explore the mangrove ecosystem of El Verde Camacho. CHOOSE YOUR OPTION: Kayak or Boat tour. You will discover Sinaloa´s wildlife at its best. On this tour you will learn about mangroves and the great biodiversity they support.

12:00 pm Free time to grab some refreshings and appetizers, explore around or just relax at the beach before returning to Mazatlan.

1:30 pm Back in Mazatlan!

Disclaimer: Conditions apply to perform this excursion on kayaks, wether single or double opccupancy. Despite the level of the activity is easy to moderate, with paddling times that do not exceed 1 hour, local conditions can vary. Make sure you have some kayaking experience and be in good physical condition if you intent to choose the kayak option. Otherwise, the boat tour is great option for the whole family!

Mangrove excursion is subject to water levels in the estuary and other local environmental conditions).

Minimum age for children on kayaks is 12 years old and in the company of an adult on a double kayak. Single kayaks only for 18+.

Onca Explorations

40 reviews

Our ecotours and expeditions are specially designed to enhance your connection with nature and to inspire you to love and protect our living planet. Our one of a kind travel experiences combine elements of exploration, science, experiential learning and cultural exchange, with sustainable tourism activities, for you to witness and experience profound connections with wildlife. While we explore, we learn, we educate, and we document to promote awareness about the value and threats to biodiversity.

We booked a private tour to the Chara Pinta Reserve, which was a splurge for us, but worth every penny! Having an opportunity to enjoy the Sierra Madre Occidental pine-oak habitat, see numerous endemic birds, and be invited for lunch in a local home was a truly special experience. Ciro from ONCA spoke excellent English (and was subjected to my sketchy Spanish), and was very knowledgeable about numerous naturalist topics. I am glad to know that the cost of this trip helps fund ONCA's mission as well as the El Palmito community. I hope that both ONCA and the community of El Palmito are successful in gaining a national protection designation for this special area. Touring the area is the best way to support it: if eco-tourism creates a greater financial gain than extractive land uses, these threatened species can be protected even as the ejido community is supported. Tip: I found WhatsApp vs. email to be the best way to reach out with any questions before booking. If I find myself in Mazatlan again, I will absolutely book another ONCA experience.

By Paula R for TUFTED JAY PRESERVE | BIRDWATCHING & HIKING on Apr 15, 2024

We absolutely loved our marine safari! Ciro was a wonderful guide and we were able to swim with turtles and saw several dolphins, a manta ray, and marlins. It was a great experience and we would definitely do it again!

By Kaisha T for MARINE SAFARI on Apr 08, 2024

We had a wonderful experience with the crew and other visitors! My sister was here in Mazatlan and wanted Whale watching trip and we were all thrilled by all the whales, dolphins, and turtles we saw! Highly recommend it! Thank you for an enlightening day!

By Barbara for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Feb 26, 2024

1000% would recommend! Must do while in Mazatlan, TOP experience with ONCA and Ciro. Nothing on land compares.

By YHT B for BALLENAS EN MAZATLÁN CON ONCA EXPLORACIONES on Feb 17, 2024

We had a WONDERFUL time on this tour and learned so much! Ciro was a great guide and very knowledgeable. We got some really great views of whales and saw and heard some cool things. The staff seemed to really know how to find good whales to see. Highly recommend!