BRASILES ISLAND
Learn and actively partake in the conservation of endangered turtle species in Nicaragua! Do all this while camping on a remote island along Nicaragua’s stunning Pacific Coast.
First, we meet at our office at 2:45pm. We drive for 30 minutes to Poneloya, a small fishing village situated at the mouth of the Rio Telica. We take a short boat ride across the river mouth and dropped onto the remote island of Isla los Brasiles. We hike through the mangrove landscape for 30 minutes, while looking out for local flora and fauna.
We then arrive at Sos Nicaragua, a newly established ecological project located right on a spectacular beach. The project is focused on supporting the breeding of turtle species that come and lay eggs along this 20km stretch of coastline. Sos Nicaragua also supports other social projects within the small community that inhabits the island.
After having a quick snack and setting up camp, we can enjoy the beach, soak up the sun and go for a swim. We also have the opportunity to explore the local area and learn more about life at the project. We then go and watch the amazing Pacific Coast sunset right on the beach! After sunset, we enjoy a delicious cooked dinner back around the campfire. We also learn about the history of the project, the practice of turtle conservation at Isla los Brasiles and the illegal sale of poached turtle eggs.
At 8pm, we begin our turtle patrol walk. We walk for approximately 3 hrs underneath the star-filled night sky on the look out for turtles that have come ashore to lay their eggs. If we are lucky and find a turtle laying eggs, we collect the eggs and take them to the hatchery also located on the island. The hatchery provides a secure environment for the turtle eggs, protecting them from poaching and other animals. After the patrol walk, we return to camp to get some well-earned sleep.
We wake up early the following morning and take a 30 minute walk to visit the hatchery. We get a tour of the hatchery and learn how the hatchery works. If there are turtles hatching from the hatchery, we also have the opportunity to support the releasing of baby turtles back into the ocean.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we have more time for yoga, to hang out on the beach or further explore the area surrounding the eco-project. At approximately 10am, we begin our journey back to Leon. We aim to be back in at the office at 11pm.
Quetzaltrekkers covers costs of camping at the project. If clients are interested in staying in a dorm or private room, they can pay to have accommodations upgraded (please let us know when you book). Dinner, breakfast and one yoga class at the project are included.
Minimum donation per person: US $55
First, we meet at our office at 2:45pm. We drive for 30 minutes to Poneloya, a small fishing village situated at the mouth of the Rio Telica. We take a short boat ride across the river mouth and dropped onto the remote island of Isla los Brasiles. We hike through the mangrove landscape for 30 minutes, while looking out for local flora and fauna.
We then arrive at Sos Nicaragua, a newly established ecological project located right on a spectacular beach. The project is focused on supporting the breeding of turtle species that come and lay eggs along this 20km stretch of coastline. Sos Nicaragua also supports other social projects within the small community that inhabits the island.
After having a quick snack and setting up camp, we can enjoy the beach, soak up the sun and go for a swim. We also have the opportunity to explore the local area and learn more about life at the project. We then go and watch the amazing Pacific Coast sunset right on the beach! After sunset, we enjoy a delicious cooked dinner back around the campfire. We also learn about the history of the project, the practice of turtle conservation at Isla los Brasiles and the illegal sale of poached turtle eggs.
At 8pm, we begin our turtle patrol walk. We walk for approximately 3 hrs underneath the star-filled night sky on the look out for turtles that have come ashore to lay their eggs. If we are lucky and find a turtle laying eggs, we collect the eggs and take them to the hatchery also located on the island. The hatchery provides a secure environment for the turtle eggs, protecting them from poaching and other animals. After the patrol walk, we return to camp to get some well-earned sleep.
We wake up early the following morning and take a 30 minute walk to visit the hatchery. We get a tour of the hatchery and learn how the hatchery works. If there are turtles hatching from the hatchery, we also have the opportunity to support the releasing of baby turtles back into the ocean.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we have more time for yoga, to hang out on the beach or further explore the area surrounding the eco-project. At approximately 10am, we begin our journey back to Leon. We aim to be back in at the office at 11pm.
Quetzaltrekkers covers costs of camping at the project. If clients are interested in staying in a dorm or private room, they can pay to have accommodations upgraded (please let us know when you book). Dinner, breakfast and one yoga class at the project are included.
Minimum donation per person: US $55
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