Tortuguero, meaning “turtle catcher”, is an archipelago created by a network of canals and volcanic formations located in the north Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Since it was declared a National Park in 1970, it currently protects over 19,000 hectares that include 11 habitats, 2000 species of plants and 400 tree species that give shelter to monkeys, several species of birds, macaws, sloths and jaguars and of course, their main attraction: Green, Hawksbills and Leatherback sea turtles. It can only be accessed by boat, which makes it part of the adventure. This is definitely a place for nature lovers and wildlife adventurers.
Itinerary
6:00 a.m. Departure from San José
8:20 a.m. Breakfast Buffet in Guapiles Area
8:45 a.m. Departure to the Caño Blanco /Matina pier
11:15 a.m. Departure by boat to Tortuguero
1:20 p.m. Arrival to the Lodge
2:30 p.m. Sign-up for optional tours
3:30 p.m. Departure for your Tortuguero Town Tour
5:25 p.m. Return to the lodge
7:00 p.m. Dinner at the lodge
7:50 p.m. Departure for the nesting tour (Only available from July to September) (No Included at Package).
5:25 a.m. Departure for your optional tours
7:25 a.m. Breakfast at lodge
8:45 a.m. Departure for your hiking tour
11:00 a.m. Return to the lodge
1:00 a.m. Lunch at lodge
2:55 a.m. Departure for your Canals Tour
7:00 a.m. Dinner at lodge
07:30 a.m. Breakfast
08:30 a.m. Departure to San José
12:30 a.m. Lunch in Guapiles Area
01:30 a.m. Departure to San José or different destinations
03:30 a.m. Arrival to San José.
- All transfers
- Meals described in program.
- 2 Nights lodging in Tortuguero National Park.
- Tortuguero Town Tour
- Hiking tour
- Canals Tour
- Local Hotels and taxes.
- Meals not described in program
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, airport taxes, tips)
- Entrance fees to the National Parks.
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