Hatching Seasons

The best times and regions to see the spawning or hatching of Sea Turtles are different, depending on the species and the region. For example, Olive Ridleys nest along the Pacific coast throughout the year, however, it is during the Rainy Season when they are most seen. In this case, during June and July is the nesting seasons, and during late July, August, September and October until November they hatch. For example, in Tortuguero, to see the turtles hatch, it is preferable to visit the area during the months of September and October. During September, it is when you can see both events, both nesting as well as spawning or hatching. To see the hatch specifically, and to see the small sea turtles being born, it is preferable to visit during September and October. The first months, July and August, are when the turtles nest, which is an interesting event by itself, but the turtles last about 2 months to hatch. The same happens in the Caribbean in Barra de Pacuare, where the months of June and July are excellent to see turtles hatch, and May, June and July to see the Turtles Lute or Baula nest.