Turtle Rescue Cahuita

Dedicated to the protection of sea turtles and the environment

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About us

Turtle Rescue Cahuita is a legally registered non-profit organization established in 2015 in Costa Rica. It serves the community of Cahuita on the Caribbean coast and is dedicated to the protection of sea turtles and their critical habitats.

PLAYA GRANDE PROGRAM

Extension 6 Kms.
From Playa Grande to the mouth of Río Estrella
Status: Monitored beach
Species: Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill & Loggerhead

SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION PROGRAM – MOÍN

Extension 16 Kms.
From Playa Cancún to the mouth of Río Matina
Status: Monitored beach
Species: Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill & Loggerhead

SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION PROGRAM – MOÍN

Extension 16 Kms.
From Playa Cancún to the mouth of Río Matina
Status: Monitored beach
Species: Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill & Loggerhead

Turtle Rescue has a total conservation reach of approximately 53 linear kilometers of beach, of which 41 km are permanently monitored during the 2025 season.

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BE PART OF OUR PROJECT

Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales, other marine mammals, and more than one million seabirds die every year due to ocean pollution or from ingesting and becoming entangled in marine debris.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION MATTERS

Volunteering has an important educational component so participants can learn more about sea turtle conservation and the ecosystems where they live. It is an ideal experience for people who love nature and wish to disconnect from everyday life in a peaceful coastal environment.

You will contribute…

Volunteering has an important educational component so participants can learn more about sea turtle conservation and the ecosystems where they live. It is an ideal experience for people who love nature and wish to disconnect from everyday life in a peaceful coastal environment.