Ecotourism and Sea Turtle Conservation With Sirenito Macho, Mexico

Project leader: Sirenito Macho initiative, which combines conservation, awareness-raising, and responsible tourism to create a lasting impact in the region
Duration: 1 year
Location: Playa Las Peñitas, in the municipality of Marquelia, on the Costa Chica de Guerrero, Mexico

Context

Since 2003, Sirenito Macho has been working to protect and conserve sea turtles at Playa Las Peñitas, in the municipality of Marquelia, on Guerrero’s Costa Chica. The center combines conservation, awareness-raising, and responsible tourism to create a lasting impact in the region.

It welcomes both travelers and school groups, offering educational and environmental awareness activities, as well as indigenous tourism experiences. Visitors learn about the life cycle of sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on the beach and understand the importance of preserving this unique ecosystem of the Mexican Pacific.

By supporting Sirenito Macho, donors contribute directly to the protection of sea turtles and the sustainable development of the local community, while helping to preserve the pristine beaches of the Pacific.

Sirenito Macho, Mexico

100.00$ donated of 3,400.00$ goal

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Project Activities

Hold workshops to raise awareness among students and visitors about the importance of protecting sea turtles and coastal ecosystems.
Enable the expansion of the incubation corral for protected turtle eggs, ensuring better survival rates for baby turtles.
Contribute to the purchase of a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for daily patrols of the 18 km of beach.

What the Organization Is Looking For

At least $3,400 to cover the costs of:

Equipment and furniture to improve the dissemination of information and raise awareness about sea turtle conservation (information brochures, projector, chairs, and tables for the screening room and workshops)
Supplies needed to ensure a safe and adequate space for collected eggs
Partial funding for the purchase of a 420 or 550 quad bike for the protection and monitoring of sea turtles that come to lay their eggs along the 18 km of coastline

Detailed budget available upon request.

Word From the Ambassador

Carolann Forgues, volunteer with Village Monde

“I was fortunate enough to spend four days with Don Javier and his family at the Sirenito Macho sea turtle protection center. During my stay, Don Javier shared with me his passion for protecting sea turtles, a commitment he pursues diligently, often in the middle of the night.

His work makes a real difference on the beaches of Marquelia. Unfortunately, each outing reveals a high number of plundered nests, and without Don Javier’s involvement, far fewer baby turtles would be born in the region.

I am extremely proud to be an ambassador for this worthy cause and to support the protection and conservation of Pacific sea turtles.”

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