Tortuguero National Park

Let the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica enchant you as you explore the wonders of the Tortuguero National Park. ‘The Region of Turtles’ has become the namesake for one of the country’s most visited national parks. With its incredible ecological importance, it is no wonder that Tortuguero is considered one of the most cherished reserves. The national park boasts lush forestry and a huge expanse of coastline marking it as an idyllic meeting point for land and sea. Along the twenty miles of coastline and palm lined beaches lies one of the most important nesting sites of four of the world’s green sea turtle species. Get lost in the beauty of the region and become a spectator for one of nature’s most exquisite events - an arribada.

The Tortuguero National Park is most famous for their mass nesting rituals of four of the world’s eight sea green turtle species. Throughout the year visitors will have the opportunity to bear witness to a natural phenomenon that few get to experience. The park is home to Leatherback, Olive Ridley, Loggerhead and Hawksbill turtles all of which swarm to the beaches during their nesting seasons and lay millions of eggs along the twenty miles of Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica. This beautiful reserve is a sanctuary for sky, land and sea species making for a natural paradise with everything one needs to enjoy a truly spectacular eco-experience.

Most of the sightseeing takes place on the waters of the reserve with some boat trips offering hikers the opportunity to explore the landlocked wonders of Tortuguero National Park. Whether you want to absorb the beauty by boat, get your fishing rods wet in the perfect and most environmentally friendly spot, or you want to trek through the lush Costa Rican forestry - at the Tortuguero National Park there is something that will captivate your heart and soul.

Fishing, whale watching, canoeing and canal trips are all popular pastimes in the region, so be sure to find time to get the most of your trip to Tortuguero.