Tortuguero National Park
Costa Rica · Limón · 0 m
Description
Tortuguero National Park (Parque Nacional Tortuguero) lies on Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast and is a unique water world of tropical rainforest, rivers, lagoons, jungle canals, and miles of beaches. The remote protected area is best known as one of the world’s most important nesting grounds for sea turtles, particularly the green sea turtle. Boat tours through the canals offer exceptional opportunities to spot monkeys, caimans and crocodiles, river otters, manatees, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. Combining a pristine Caribbean coastline with wildlife-rich wetlands and dense rainforest, Tortuguero is considered one of Costa Rica’s most impressive destinations for nature and wildlife.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – April or July – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Green sea turtle nesting (July - October)
- Tortuguero jungle canal boat tours
- Tortuguero National Park
- Tortuguero canal kayaking & canoeing
- Leatherback turtle nesting (February - July)
- Tortuguero rainforest wildlife watching
- Birdwatching in Tortuguero National Park
- Tortuguero National Park jungle trails
- Tortuguero Beach
- Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor Center
- Tortuguero Village & Afro-Caribbean culture
- Night wildlife walks
- Cerro Tortuguero trail & viewpoint
- Sport fishing in the Tortuguero canals
Getting there
- Airports:
- TTQ
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry