Welcome to Tortuguero National Park
If you come to Costa Rica expecting to have a real ecological and adventure experience, you can´t miss visit Tortuguero National Park.
Named after the Spanish tortuga, meaning turtle, the main attraction in Tortuguero, Costa Rica is the endangered green sea turtles, who come to nest in the black volcanic sands of the park´s 11 miles of protected beach from July to September each year. Seeing the hundreds of behemoth mothers, who can weigh up 700 pounds, haul themselves ashore to dig nests and lay eggs is an experience probably only surpassed by the sight of countless inch-long baby turtles clumsily making their way to the sea two months later.
The trip to Tortuguero along natural rivers and lagoons is one of the best experiences in Costa Rica. The lodging at Pachira Lodge or Laguna Lodge, just besides the main canal, is an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Our exclusive journey to Tortuguero from San Jose is an amazing experience where you will enjoy a pleasant bus transfer to Guapiles Town. Along the way, admire the pristine rainforest of the Braulio Carrillo National Park and Biosphere Reserve declared by UNESCO in 1988. Crystal clear rivers and beautiful waterfalls will be part of the landscape that you can enjoy during this short transfer. Once in Guapiles Town, a stop will be made to enjoy a delicious typical breakfast. Continuing the journey through the lower parts of the Costa Rican Caribbean, crossing extensive plantations of bananas, pineapple, cocoa and other agricultural products common in the area, we will reach Caño Blanco, an area of rivers and lagoons where a boat awaits us and will take us to deeper in the jungle and our final destination Tortuguero.
The boat trip will take about 90 minutes and it will be a one-in-a lifetime experience surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna. Upon arrival to Pachira Lodge, enjoy a cold drink and a delicious Lunch. After you get your room, get comfortable for explore the area and visit the museum, the beach area and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero. A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge.
Day 2:
Early morning Enjoy nature its best as you undertake a journey through the canals at dawn and take your best short of a real Caribbean sunrise. Discover Costa Rican flavors as you enjoy breakfast at PACHIRA LODGE. By 9:30 AM departure to San Jose.
Lunch on route. Arrival to San Jose by midafternoon.
