Centro Ecológico de Cuyutlán el Tortugario

I had a great time finding and exploring the Tortugario. We walked down the beach from the center of Cuyutlán. It is a long walk in the soft sand. I it is about 4 or 5 kilometers, somewhere around 2 miles. It is a beautiful stretch of coastline and you check out all the cool houses and estates along the way.
The Tortugario is an ecological center that protects the local flora and fauna through education, research and releasing thousands of hatchlings back into the wild every year. They are responsible for about 30 kilometers of coast line and make sure that the largest number of eggs possible make it through the long incubation period.
There is an area dedicated to Iguanas with some large lizards. There are about 10 pools with different sized turtles. There are two different types of turtles, but it is really cool to be able to appreciate these animals from up close.
There are some crocodiles and caimens, but you get to check those guys out from a little far away. It was a little hard to get a good look, but for your own safety.
Estero Palo Verde is right behind the center. There is cool old guys sitting on the dock with a bunch of bird books and several pairs of binoculars showing people where all the animals are hiding. They offer boat tours of the estuary for a very affordable price. Make sure to bring some mosquito replant.
Totally worth the trip. I had a blast.