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Tortuguero

Tortuguero is a remote wilderness without cars, where giant sea turtles come to nest annually.

Why Visit Tortuguero?

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Ideal for: Nature & Wildlife - Eco-Friendly Experiences - Unique Landscapes
The town of Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica’s main treasures. Located in the northeast area of the Limon province, the village of Tortuguero lies on a sandbar island facing the Caribbean Sea and the Tortuguero River. Its name means “place of the turtles” because it’s the setting for the yearly arrival of four different species of sea turtles who nest on its beaches. This area is only accessible by airplane or boat, so keep that in mind before planning your vacation. Here are a couple of reasons to come down to Tortuguero:

Highlights

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Nature at its finest Tortuguero’s town and hotels are sprinkled around the main river, whose riverbed runs parallel to a 22 mile stretch of sand.
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Sea turtles Tortuguero beach welcomes thousands of sea turtles nesting here every year. You can see Momma laying her eggs or the babies hatching if you are lucky enough.
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Tortuguero National Park This park harbors many plant and animal species best seen with canoeing tours or kayaking on your own through a dense net of river canals.

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