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Tortuguero

Luxury Tortuguero Vacations & Tours made for you

Discover the untamed beauty of Tortuguero

Lush forests, beautiful beaches and a wealth of wildlife

A dense and intricate network of rivers, lagoons, and canals crisscross 11 different habitats of rainforest, swamp and beach, to be explored by either boat or foot. If Costa Rica is one of Latin America’s prime wildlife-watching destinations, this would make Tortuguero one of the finest national parks between Mexico’s borders and Chile’s most southern tip.

Translated as ‘Land of the Turtles’, this is unmissable to many visiting the country’s Caribbean coast. 19,000 acres of extraordinary biological diversity take up a large portion of the northeastern shoreline and can only be accessed by boat or small aircraft.

Not only an important nesting site for green sea turtles, leatherbacks, hawkbills and loggerheads, Tortuguero is also a vital wetland for spoonbills, herons, parrots, toucans and cormorants to name but a few. Spider monkeys, poison dart frogs, crocodiles, sloths, butterflies and tapirs are just some of Tortuguero National Park’s incredible wildlife to look out for.

We’ll arrange private transfers to Tortuguero Village, from which most trails and expeditions begin, as well as excellent naturalist guides and exclusive guided tours of the parkland and waterways. On these tours you’ll have the opportunity to discover more about the community’s history, traditions and the very important role they play in conservation in the area.

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From our experts

Experiences picked by our Tortuguero specialists

Boat through the canals

Enjoy fascinating wildlife tours by boat with a naturalist guide

Go on invigorating hikes

Hike the self-guided trails and explore at your own pace

Enjoy some beach time

Slow down and stroll leisurely along the broad beaches

Watch sea turtles nest

Head out on incredible turtle nesting tours (July to September)

A word from one of our experts

There's something special about this spot on the Carribean coast, where hordes of turtles return every year to nest. Feel the silence hang in the air as you glide through the canals of the jungle in pursuit of monkeys and tapirs - if you're lucky you might even catch sight of a sleeping sloth!

Lily Bunker Senior Travel Designer

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Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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There are many incredible places to stay in Tortuguero and beyond. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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When to visit

The dry season runs from mid November to April, and most areas are dry, warm and sunny. Occasional blustery winds blow during January and February bringing the temperature down. During the wet season, from May to mid November, expect afternoon rains and sunny mornings.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season

May - November

Birdwatching

Year Round

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