Since 1980, Projeto TAMAR has run the Americas' largest sea turtle conservation programme, and its flagship visitor centre at Praia do Forte in Bahia combines rehabilitation tanks, public hatchling releases, and guided night walks on Atlantic nesting beaches. Five of the world's seven sea turtle species use the Brazilian coast, making this one of the Atlantic's most species-diverse turtle destinations. The dry village resort atmosphere and easy day-trip access from Salvador set it apart from remote expedition sites.
Since 1980, Projeto TAMAR has run the Americas' largest sea turtle conservation programme, and its flagship visitor centre at Praia do Forte in Bahia combines rehabilitation tanks, public hatchling releases, and guided night walks on Atlantic nesting beaches. Five of the world's seven sea turtle species use the Brazilian coast, making this one of the Atlantic's most species-diverse turtle destinations. The dry village resort atmosphere and easy day-trip access from Salvador set it apart from remote expedition sites.
Up to 98% sighting chance in Praia do Forte: TAMAR Project (Bahia, Brazil). Best months: November, December, January.
October through March is the main nesting window, with November through January offering the highest nightly activity on TAMAR-monitored beaches.
Yes. The Praia do Forte visitor centre runs scheduled public hatchling releases during peak season, one of the programme's most popular community events.
Visitor centre entry and hatchling release events typically run 40 to 90 BRL (2026 prices). Guided night walks on nesting beaches cost roughly 120 to 250 BRL per person.
The village lies about 80 km north of Salvador and is reachable by car, shuttle, or organised day trip in roughly 90 minutes along the Linha Verde coastal road.
Loggerhead, green, hawksbill, olive ridley, and leatherback all use Bahia's coast. Loggerheads and greens are the most commonly observed on TAMAR night walks.
