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Monterrico & Pacific Coast Tours
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Things to Do in Monterrico & Pacific Coast
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Sea Turtle Nesting Patrols and Hatchling Releases
Three sea turtle species nest on Monterrico's black sand beach June–December. The CECON Tortugario runs nightly patrols, collecting eggs for its protected hatchery, which releases ~5,000 hatchlings yearly at sunset. Visitors join patrols and releases under guide supervision.
Mangrove Canal Tour
The mangrove canals connect to 25 lagoons navigable by kayak, paddleboard, or canoe. Sunrise tours (from ~5:00 AM) offer the best wildlife: caimans, herons, kingfishers, and migrant waterbirds November–February. Channels narrow to single-boat width; four mangrove species line the route.
The Tortugario Hatchery & Wildlife Conservation Center
The CECON Tortugario operates as a hatchery and rescue center, with enclosures for caimans and iguanas bred for release. A small museum and trail document reserve ecology. An informal agreement with local egg collectors allocates a portion of each clutch to the hatchery
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