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Tortuguero National Park

Costa Rica · Limón · 0 m

Short description of Tortuguero National Park

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.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum2 days
Optimal3 days
Maximum4 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: March – April or July – September

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Green sea turtle nesting (July - October)
  2. Tortuguero jungle canal boat tours
  3. Tortuguero National Park
  4. Tortuguero canal kayaking & canoeing
  5. Leatherback turtle nesting (February - July)
  6. Tortuguero rainforest wildlife watching
  7. Birdwatching in Tortuguero National Park
  8. Tortuguero National Park jungle trails
  9. Tortuguero Beach
  10. Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor Center
  11. Tortuguero Village & Afro-Caribbean culture
  12. Night wildlife walks
  13. Cerro Tortuguero trail & viewpoint
  14. Sport fishing in the Tortuguero canals

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