About Tortuguero

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Tortuguero National Park protects rainforest, wetlands, canals and Caribbean coastline in northeastern Costa Rica. Its beaches are an important nesting habitat for green sea turtles, while its waterways offer a remarkable way to experience tropical wildlife.

Explore the canals by guided canoe or kayak, or discover the rainforest on the Jaguar Trail. Local guides help you notice the birds, monkeys, reptiles and plants that make this landscape special.

Respect wildlife, stay on authorized routes and follow your guide’s instructions, especially during turtle nesting observation.

For tours inside the National Park, buy the appropriate admission ticket through SINAC. Tour prices do not include park admission. Check the ticket sector and date before booking.

Tortuguero village is reached by boat or small plane. If you are travelling by road, a common route is to La Pavona, where you continue to Tortuguero by boat. Leave time for the road journey and confirm your boat departure in advance.

Book shared boat tickets between La Pavona and Tortuguero at lapavona.com, or ask us about private transportation.

Stay beside the lagoon at our Guesthouse or by the Caribbean at our Beach House. Both give you a local base for canal tours, rainforest walks and seasonal turtle nesting experiences.

For the canals, our electric canoe tours run from 6:00–9:00 a.m. and 2:00–5:00 p.m.; guided kayak tours run from 6:00–9:00 a.m. Contact our team to plan a visit around your arrival and departure.