Our Story
At Villa Star of the Sea, sea turtle preservation is woven into the life of our beach, our hotel, and our connection to Playa de Coco. Each season, when sea turtles
return to these shores to nest, we are reminded that this coastline is not only a place of beauty, but also a place of responsibility. Our role is to help protect
one of nature’s oldest and most remarkable cycles, while honoring the natural rhythm of the ocean and the quiet wonder of the turtles that come here year after year.
Our preservation work begins with care for the nests themselves. In our sanctuary, nests are protected and monitored to improve survival, while still keeping the
process as close to nature as possible. We use protective wire mesh walls and roofing to help guard against predators such as birds, crabs, domestic dogs, and human
interference, and we observe each stage of incubation with patience and respect. When protection or relocation is necessary, it is done with the goal of giving the
eggs and hatchlings the safest possible start.
One of the most special moments in our work comes when the hatchlings are ready to emerge and begin their journey to the sea. These releases are approached with great
care, always seeking to replicate as closely as possible what mother nature intended. Visitors may at times have the privilege of quietly witnessing this extraordinary
event, as tiny hatchlings instinctively orient themselves and make their way across the sand toward the Pacific. It is a moving reminder of how fragile life can be,
and how important it is to protect it.
Sea turtle preservation at Villa Star of the Sea is also about education, awareness, and connection. Through our site and through the experience of being here, we share
information about sea turtles, coastal ecology, and respectful viewing, so that guests and visitors can better understand the importance of preserving these endangered
animals and the habitat they depend upon. We believe that when people experience the wonder of sea turtles in a meaningful and respectful way, they leave with a deeper
appreciation not only for the turtles themselves, but for the coastline, the ocean, and the responsibility we all share in protecting them.
