Tortuguero in Caribbean Costa Rica is a secluded island in an already isolated part of the country, where you can spend your time watching turtle wildlife, whitewater rafting, touring nature, going hiking up a small hill, or indulging in the culture and atmosphere.

Tortuguero in Caribbean Costa Rica is a secluded island in an already isolated part of the country, where you can spend your time watching turtle wildlife, whitewater rafting, touring nature, going hiking up a small hill, or indulging in the culture and atmosphere. 

A Different Culture

Local mosquitoes may be abundant, but bring a bit of insect repellent with you and you’re sure to enjoy your visit to one of the least visited regions in Costa Rica: the Caribbean. For your first stop, Tortuguero City is highly recommended. Accessible mainly by boat and plane, Tortuguero is an island isolated from the rest of the regions of Caribbean Costa Rica, resulting in its own atmosphere and culture notably tinged with an Afro-Caribbean influence. Experience a culture apart from the rest of Costa Rica that you can actually taste in their cuisine.

Tortuguero in Caribbean Costa Rica is a secluded island in an already isolated part of the country, where you can spend your time watching turtle wildlife, whitewater rafting, touring nature, going hiking up a small hill, or indulging in the culture and atmosphere. 

A Different Culture

Local mosquitoes may be abundant, but bring a bit of insect repellent with you and you’re sure to enjoy your visit to one of the least visited regions in Costa Rica: the Caribbean. For your first stop, Tortuguero City is highly recommended. Accessible mainly by boat and plane, Tortuguero is an island isolated from the rest of the regions of Caribbean Costa Rica, resulting in its own atmosphere and culture notably tinged with an Afro-Caribbean influence. Experience a culture apart from the rest of Costa Rica that you can actually taste in their cuisine.

Mosquitoes and Turtles

Aside from experiencing a culture different from the rest of the country, the top activities in Tortuguero is visiting Tortuguero National Park to watch the turtle wildlife and going for a motorized canoe tour of the winding natural canals of the island. There are also opportunities for whitewater rafting and a bit of hiking. The Cerro Tortuguero hill six kilometers north of the village probably won’t be much of a challenge to the career hiker, but it offers majestic views of the surrounding area. If you’re into fishing, there are fishing and sports fishing tours available. You can also get a thrill out of suspension bridges and zip lines.

Tortuguero in Caribbean Costa Rica is a secluded island in an already isolated part of the country, where you can spend your time watching turtle wildlife, whitewater rafting, touring nature, going hiking up a small hill, or indulging in the culture and atmosphere. 

A Different Culture

Local mosquitoes may be abundant, but bring a bit of insect repellent with you and you’re sure to enjoy your visit to one of the least visited regions in Costa Rica: the Caribbean. For your first stop, Tortuguero City is highly recommended. Accessible mainly by boat and plane, Tortuguero is an island isolated from the rest of the regions of Caribbean Costa Rica, resulting in its own atmosphere and culture notably tinged with an Afro-Caribbean influence. Experience a culture apart from the rest of Costa Rica that you can actually taste in their cuisine.

Mosquitoes and Turtles

Aside from experiencing a culture different from the rest of the country, the top activities in Tortuguero is visiting Tortuguero National Park to watch the turtle wildlife and going for a motorized canoe tour of the winding natural canals of the island. There are also opportunities for whitewater rafting and a bit of hiking. The Cerro Tortuguero hill six kilometers north of the village probably won’t be much of a challenge to the career hiker, but it offers majestic views of the surrounding area. If you’re into fishing, there are fishing and sports fishing tours available. You can also get a thrill out of suspension bridges and zip lines.

Bus, Boat, and Plane

The typical method to get to Tortuguero is by boat from the town of Moin, near the port of Limon. You can also try going through La Pavona which is north of Cariari, or via Caño Blanco that is accessible through Siquirres. From San Jose, you’ll need to get a two-hour bus ride from Gran Caribe terminal to Cariari, and from a bus terminal five blocks north of the long distance bus terminal in Cariari you can avail of a bus-boat combination ticket which would lead to a combined three hours of travel time by bus and subsequent water taxi. If you’d like to take to the skies, Sansa and Nature Air offer flights from San Jose to Tortuguero, though for more expensive prices than the regular bus and boat route.

Tortuguero in Caribbean Costa Rica is a secluded island in an already isolated part of the country, where you can spend your time watching turtle wildlife, whitewater rafting, touring nature, going hiking up a small hill, or indulging in the culture and atmosphere. 

A Different Culture

Local mosquitoes may be abundant, but bring a bit of insect repellent with you and you’re sure to enjoy your visit to one of the least visited regions in Costa Rica: the Caribbean. For your first stop, Tortuguero City is highly recommended. Accessible mainly by boat and plane, Tortuguero is an island isolated from the rest of the regions of Caribbean Costa Rica, resulting in its own atmosphere and culture notably tinged with an Afro-Caribbean influence. Experience a culture apart from the rest of Costa Rica that you can actually taste in their cuisine.

Mosquitoes and Turtles

Aside from experiencing a culture different from the rest of the country, the top activities in Tortuguero is visiting Tortuguero National Park to watch the turtle wildlife and going for a motorized canoe tour of the winding natural canals of the island. There are also opportunities for whitewater rafting and a bit of hiking. The Cerro Tortuguero hill six kilometers north of the village probably won’t be much of a challenge to the career hiker, but it offers majestic views of the surrounding area. If you’re into fishing, there are fishing and sports fishing tours available. You can also get a thrill out of suspension bridges and zip lines.

Bus, Boat, and Plane

The typical method to get to Tortuguero is by boat from the town of Moin, near the port of Limon. You can also try going through La Pavona which is north of Cariari, or via Caño Blanco that is accessible through Siquirres. From San Jose, you’ll need to get a two-hour bus ride from Gran Caribe terminal to Cariari, and from a bus terminal five blocks north of the long distance bus terminal in Cariari you can avail of a bus-boat combination ticket which would lead to a combined three hours of travel time by bus and subsequent water taxi. If you’d like to take to the skies, Sansa and Nature Air offer flights from San Jose to Tortuguero, though for more expensive prices than the regular bus and boat route.

The Tortuguero Experience

Whether Tortuguero is the first in your itinerary or the last, the region is worth your while. From simply relaxing in a remote part of the Costa Rican world to watching turtles laying eggs to observing monkeys, caimans, birds, fish, and crocodiles while aboard a canoe, the adventures you can go for in Tortuguero are simply worth the visit.