Casa Playitas — Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Turtle Release Season Near Manuel Antonio & Quepos: A Once-a-Trip Experience You Shouldn't Miss There's a moment that stops every guest in their tracks, no matter how many times they've visited Costa Rica Watching a palm-sized sea turtle hatchling stumble across the sand toward the surf for the very first time, it's clumsy, urgent, yet completely mesmerizing experience. And, it happens on beaches just a short drive from Casa Playitas. If you're planning a stay with us and want to build your trip around turtle season, here's [...]