Question 1

Does Costa Rica have sea turtles?

Accepted Answer

YES!

Question 2

Where can you see sea turtles in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Some popular places to see sea turtles nesting and hatching include Tamarindo, Tortuguero, and Ostional.

Question 3

When do sea turtles hatch in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Sixty days after the eggs are laid.

Question 4

Can you see sea turtles in Costa Rica in December?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and what a great holiday gift that is!

Question 5

When can you see sea turtles in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Year-round

Question 6

Can you swim with sea turtles in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

There is a chance you’ll see a sea turtle while swimming or snorkeling, but this is not a specific tour offering as it’s not predictable.

Question 7

Are sea turtles endangered in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

In Costa Rica, as in most of the world, sea turtles are endangered because of poaching. However, there are laws and conservation efforts in Costa Rica to protect them.

Question 8

Why do thousands of sea turtles arrive in Costa Rica every year?

Accepted Answer

The location, temperature, and ecosystem play a role in why turtles come from so far away, swimming up to 1,500 miles, to lay their eggs in Costa Rica. Turtles may travel far away to forage and mature, but they return to the same place they were born to deposit their eggs.

Question 9

What determines the sex of the baby turtles?

Accepted Answer

Fun sea turtle fact: If the nest's temperature is high, all the baby turtles will be female, and if it’s low, they will all be males.

Sea Turtle Nesting