Best of Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero National Park Essentials

Tortuguero National Park is a remote sanctuary on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, accessible only by boat or aircraft. This selection highlights the park's key features, from the critical green sea turtle nesting grounds at Playa Tortuguero to the educational Sea Turtle Conservancy. The list includes Monte Tortuguero, the region's highest vantage point, alongside specialized facilities for observing native butterflies and amphibians within the village and surrounding jungle.

Playa Tortuguero

Dark sand beach serving as the Caribbean's primary nesting site for green sea turtles, particularly from July to October.

Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor's Center

Educational museum providing insights into turtle biology, the history of local conservation, and current research initiatives.

Monte Tortuguero

An extinct volcano and the highest point on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, offering a viewpoint over the canal system.

Butterfly House

Enclosed tropical garden featuring various stages of the life cycle of native butterfly species.

Frog House

Habitat dedicated to the observation of indigenous amphibians, including red-eyed tree frogs and poison dart frogs.

Parque de los Pájaros

Green space in Tortuguero village used for observing local bird species in a natural setting.