Nocturnal Sea Turtle Nesting on San Sebastian Island
Are you ready for a nocturnal adventure? The Bahia de Jiquilisco Biosphere Reserve has the privilege of being the world's most important nesting site for the endangered Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Their nests have also been recorded along the Pacific coast stretching from Baja California, Mexico, in the north, to the beaches of Ecuador in the south.
On San Sebastian Island, the Hawksbill, along with 3 other of the world's 7 endangered sea turtle species, wait until dark and then slowly emerge from the black ocean to dig nests on the beach and lay their eggs, primarily during August & September. On this tour, you will also learn about conservation efforts of the Pirraya community.
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* $5 USD/person. Max 10 people per guide. Includes local guide.
How do I get there?
Name: Xiriualtique Tours
Phone: (503) 26321091
Location: Puerto Parada, Usulutan
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By Car: 2 hours to Puerto Parada. Here you will take a boat for 20 minutes until you reach Comunidad La Pirraya in Isla San Sebastian. |  |
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By Bus: Take the bus in the southern terminal in San Marcos, Ruta 302 to Usulutan. Then in the Usulutan terminal o Usulutan Exit, take the bus toward San Miguel. Then wait for the bus to Puerto Parada. There is only one. |
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