Puerto Vallarta offers safe nesting to Lepidochelys olivacea
Of the seven species of marine turtles that exist, the olive ridley turtle has recovered to the point that it has been removed from the list of critically endangered species, however, risks still remain, which is why sites such as the CasaMagna Marriot Camp in Puerto Vallarta is dedicated to its preservation.
The camp located on the beach in front of the hotel in Marina Vallarta is ideal for tourists who want to see the sea turtle in the enclosed space and learn about sea turtle preservation in Puerto Vallarta.
“The nesting takes place at night, although it is not impossible, but rare, that turtles come out during the day, since the olive ridley turtle is very resistant and not as easily disturbed, unlike species such as the caretta or amarrilla,” said Vicente, whose love for these animals began in 1986 at age 18
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Photo from Vallarta Daily.
