Playa de Escobilla
Mexico, Oaxaca
Playa de Escobilla
LocationMexico, Oaxaca
RegionOaxaca
TypeSanctuary
Coordinates15.7800°, -96.7300°
Established1986
Area0.3
Nearest CityPuerto Escondido (35 km)
About Playa de Escobilla
One of the world's most important sea turtle nesting beaches, hosting massive arribadas of up to one million olive ridley turtles per season. A cornerstone of Mexico's sea turtle conservation program.