Tortuguero
Best time to be there
December to March is generally considered the dry season. Temperatures rise in April and the rains arrive on the Pacific side from May to November. The Atlantic side has no specific dry season but there is less rainfall between March and September.
Fly to
San Jose - daily via Miami
flying time
12 hours
time difference
GMT -6 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations required
Itineraries
Turtles and Toucans
Highlights - Incredible Flora and fauna; Cultural insight; Stunning scenery... Read more ...
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Enjoy one of the privileges of the natural world with the chance to observe green sea turtles nesting on golden beaches. Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast is a wonderful place from which to see these creatures come ashore at night to lay their eggs and hatch their young (July to September), a protected habitat that ensures the safety not only of the turtles but of their surrounding habitat. Leatherback turtles may also be seen March - June. Observation tours by night to see the turtles are carefully managed so as not to disturb their fragile environment and minimise the human impact on the surrounding area.
During the day explore the unique network of natural waterways leading out to the sea by boat, spotting wildlife and birdlife from its unique series of waterways exploring rainforest, mangroves, wetlands and the coastal beaches. Discover these channels and coves by boat, looking out for alligators, iguanas, monkeys and a myriad of bird life.
Suggested Tortuguero Accommodation
Manatus
Tucked amongst the trees on the banks of the Tortuguero National Park's principal canal, the boutique style Manatus Lodge offers 12 well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms.
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This is my first booking with A & K and the whole experiance was outstanding. I would say it was 110%.
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