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I cannot speak for the southern Pacific but I know that in Jiquilillo, located in the Northwestern Pacific Coast, turtle season is coming to a close. There are no adult turtles coming to nest, however the last nests from late Oct are now hatching. If you want to come north and see the last of the turtle hatchings this will be your last week! I imagine it is the same for the southern coast

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I just spoke to people who were at La Flor yesterday and they said there were about a 100 there. Ofcourse you're not getting a refund if you don't see any turtles! It's unpredictable when they will arrive. The moon cycle has something to do with it, but still nobody knows for sure which day there will be a lot of them if any. It's not a zoo...

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Oh, I only thought there might be a refund because I spoke to someone who saw sea turtles in Costa Rica, and he said that they wait in this waiting area for the ranger to spot a turtle. If a turtle never comes, then they get their money back. I understand that it's not a zoo. Thanks for the information!

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I went on the tour out of Casa Oro in SJDS two years ago. Not sure this is the one you are talking about but the night I went there were only a few turtles, the night before there were several hundred. It is hit or miss but is related to moon phase I think.

The ride there from SJDS was quite an adventure in the back of a cramped suv type vehicle. We did get to see a turtle dig a nest and lay eggs, pretty cool. Well worth the trip.

I must say there was a post after I went saying the tour was robbed on the remote road. Don't know the current status but I am sure this would be a very remote possibility. I only mention it because it is a possibility. I would leave all valuables in your room, although I would still take the tour and take a chance on taking my camera. Great photo op.

Can't imagine a money back guarantee on this type of tour. They have expenses and no control over the results, although you can find out beforehand how many turtles they they saw the night before and judge for yourself.

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Did the same tour as written bij # 4 (with Casa Oro to La Flor) 3 years ago, around december 10th 2009. Was very lucky, the beach was full with turtles and a saw hundreds of them. So I think this time of year will be possible but of you course you need some luck.

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Thanks for the really helpful information!