Nicaragua

Chacocente Reserve

Join us between July and January to witness millions of turtles nesting along an 11 km stretch of coastline, a breathtaking marvel of nature.

The miracle of birth is always an incredible experience, but seeing hundreds of tiny turtles hatching and making their way to the water is a unique opportunity to be amazed by nature. We offer daily tours to the Chacocente Reserve, a lesser-known, uncrowded beach where you can admire the fauna and flora of the dry forest. Nicaragua always provides off-the-beaten-path adventures, but this one is absolutely unmissable.

Price from 56$

Nature and outdoors

History and culture

Solidariety and community

Food and socialization

Schedule

Day 1

Arrival at Playa Popoyo, check in at the lodge
Day 1 - 4 PM

Meeting at Playa Popoyo
Day 1 - 5 PM

Waiting for the sunset to see the turtles
Day 1 - 9 PM

Back to Popoyo
Day 2

Check out

This your is available from middle July to the end of December

The itinerary

Chacocente is one of the major dry tropical forest reserves in Nicaragua, hosting a diverse array of flora and fauna native to this pristine environment.

Along the shores of this reserve, spanning 11 km of coastline, millions of turtles, predominantly Paslama but also including Carey, Tora, and Torita, come each year to lay their eggs.

The mass arrivals begin in July and continue until January. To protect the eggs from looters who sell them as a delicacy, nests are relocated and guarded until they hatch, which takes about 45 to 50 days.

We’ll witness the breathtaking sunset in the reserve and wait for approximately an hour for the turtles to start arriving after dark. It takes about 40 minutes to reach this ancient natural spectacle from our starting point. Once in the reserve, you can walk along the beach, go trekking, bird watching, or even surfing, as there is an excellent surf break.

For your convenience, this experience includes an overnight stay after the turtle tour. We have selected a charming hostel just a few meters from the beach, recently built and equipped with a full kitchen for guest use and shared, comfortable bathrooms/showers.