[wp_geo_map]Translated to English, Tortuguero means “Region of the Turtles”—and although it sounds like Spielberg’s next sci-fi film, it is actually one of Costa Rica’s most intimate tourist destinations. It’s so small that you can walk from one end of the village to the other in five minutes. A visit to the nearby Tortuguero National Park will [...]

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Caribbean Conservation Corporation’s Visitor’s Center and Museum offers short informative videos about the life of the sea turtles as well as flora and fauna. To get the real feel, ask about renting a “cayuco” or “panga” otherwise known as a dugout canoe. Hours: M-Sat 10am-12pm/2pm-5:30pm, Sunday 2pm-5 pm. Admission: $3 Miss Junie is an alternative that [...]

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Grab a bite and some shelter! In Tortugero the usual trend is to eat at your resort, although small sodas exist. Conveniently, resorts and tours usually include meals.

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Take a Walk in the Wilderness at the Tortuguero National Park, which was established in 1970. It’s famous for its resident endangered species such as green macaws, jaguars, and several types of sea turtles. The park is also home to more than 200 species of birds, 111 species of reptiles, 57 species of amphibians, and [...]

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