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PLAYA VIVA
Generation Conservation Excursion, February 2013
Join Generation Conservation and visit Playa Viva, a sustainable boutique hotel in the
Mexican state of Guerrero. Release hundreds of baby sea turtles into the ocean, tour local
organic farms, and experience the stunning beauty of the tropical pacific coastline.
Playa Viva is funded by Verde Ventures, an investment fund managed by Conservation International
(CI) to provide support for small and medium-sized businesses that contribute to healthy
ecosystems and human well-being. Verde Ventures’ support has enabled CI’s partners to help
protect and restore more than 761,106 acres of important lands. Verde Ventures business partners
also employ more than 15,000 local people in 13 countries.
The Generation Conservation group will support Playa Viva’s La Tortuga Viva turtle sanctuary by
aiding in patrolling the beach to protect Olive Ridley turtles as they lay hundreds of eggs in the sand.
The group will also have the privilege of releasing hundreds of baby turtles into the sea every
morning.
In addition to turtle patrols and releases, trip participants will journey into the mountains via 4x4 ATVs
to visit an organic coffee and chocolate farm where they will explore a 30-foot waterfall. The group
will also have opportunities to deliver supplies to a local school, visit a number of local sustainable
businesses, and hike through a mangrove forest. Between events, everyone will have plenty of time
to swim, sample the fantastic local cuisine, and watch mother whales and calves breaching in the
tropical ocean while enjoying one of Playa Viva’s famous basil margaritas.
Other activities can also be arranged such as yoga, Mexican cooking classes, an archeology tour,
fishing, and snorkeling. The local archeological site, called Soledad de Maciel or “La Chiole”,
contains Aztec jewelry, artifacts, and ruins including the largest ball court uncovered in Mexico.
Dates
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Friday, February 15th: Arrive at Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH), shuttle to Playa Viva, property tour,
nighttime turtle patrols
Saturday, February 16th: baby turtle release, tour of turtle sanctuary, visit to local school and
sustainable businesses, mangrove forest hike, nighttime turtle patrols
Sunday, February 17th: baby turtle release, 4x4 ATV excursion to organic coffee and
chocolate farm, waterfall hike, tequila and mescal tasting event, nighttime turtle patrols
Monday, February 18th: baby turtle release, other tours/activities as requested, shuttle from
Playa Viva to ZIH
Cost
$170 per night per person which includes lodging, all meals, beverages (except wine and bar) and
hotel ground transportation. Alaska Airlines flies direct from LAX to ZIH departing at 10:10am on the
15th and returning at 4:47pm on the 18th.
NOTE: Generation Conservation and Conservation International do not markup or add any additional
costs for Generation Conservation trips. They are provided at the exact cost of the tour operator and
you will pay the tour operator directly and arrange for your own flights.
Additional details
www.playaviva.com
www.conservation.org/global/verdeventures