El Refugio de Potosí  El Refugio de Potosí is both a wildlife care and rescue center as well as a fascinating nature tour attraction. See local animals being nursed back to health for release into the wild as well as others who, due to injury or other reasons, are no longer able to care for themselves. You'll also find a butterfy pavilion and the restored bones of a humpback whale. Located on the road to Barra de Potosí.
www.elrefugiodepotosi.org

Campamento Tortuguero de Valentin  Unfortunately poachers have created a devastating decline in the sea turtle population in this area. At Playa Valentin (approximately 1 hour south of Barra de Potosi), a group of volunteers are collecting and hatching sea turtle eggs.  Once the eggs hatch the baby turtles are held for five days, then released into the water at night.  To date they have released over 1,500 turtles.

Iguanas  Approximately 15 minutes from Barra de Potosi is an iguana habitat, a large tree that has over one hundred iguanas living in it.  The owners of the property feed the iguanas leftover produce at 10 am every morning. It's quite a sight to see!

Beach Dogs  Syd and LaRae Baker (owners of Casa Puesta del Sol) have adopted two homeless dogs in Mexico and have assisted in finding homes and medical treatment for many more.  Osito and Nixon were both in rough shape when they found their way in the homes and hearts of the Baker family and we are happy to say that they are now healthy, happy and well travelled dogs.  Should you have any questions about adopting a beach dog in need, Syd and LaRae will be happy to share their experiences with you (info@casa-puesta-del-sol.com).