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Village in Limón, Costa Rica
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Tortuguero is a village in the North East of the province Limón about 80 km north of the Caribbean city Limón in Costa Rica. It is the entrance of Tortuguero National Park which is one of the most popular parks of Costa Rica.
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This is the town's official website, built by Peace Corps volunteers, with information provided by the business owners themselves. It has many of the local places to stay, local shops, tour operators, travel information (instructions on how to get here for less), maps of the town area, reservations, National Park info, turtle tour information, and the famous top things to do in the area list.
Best things to do in and around Tortuguero, and how to make reservations.
Guided tours of green turtle nesting and other natural areas. A boat ride to and from Moín is also possible.
A new restaurant with modern construction that offers some Latin fusion cuisine as well as classic American dishes. Indoor or outdoor seating, ocean view, hammocks, free wifi.
Mostly Italian fare in a primarily open-air setting on the waterfront. Free wifi.
Tortuguero's oldest restaurant, offering traditional Caribbean meals as well as some standard dishes. Small dining room filled with old photos of Tortuguero. May require reservations for dinner, breakfast and lunch for guests only.
Traditional Caribbean dishes, tiny unassuming dining room with some outdoor seating.
Offers a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, pizza and typical Costa Rican dishes.
Caribbean and Costa Rican fare in a small open-air restaurant with ocean view.
Traditional Caribbean dishes in a tiny dining room off the side of the owner's house.
Traditional Costa Rican dishes in a very unassuming locale.
Empanadas, cheap meals of rice and beans. In the dead center of town, plastic tables and chairs under an awning.
Located directly across from Cabinas Tortuguero and right next to Bambu Supermarket at the southern end of town. Right on the water and is an excellent place to have a drink and watch the sunset. There are a couple pool tables and very loud karaoke. ₡1000 for a bottle of Imperial, Pilsen or Rock Ice.
Very loud reggae music and very crowded on Saturday nights. ₡1000 for a bottle of Imperial, Pilsen or Rock Ice.
Private bungalows, most of which are set back into the jungle. Great place to see wildlife.
175 acre beachfront resort adjoining Tortuguero National Park. Miles of jungle trails, private canal and isolated beach. Turtle nesting tours in season, canal, jungle and kayaking tours, pool and many other activities right on the grounds. Bi-lingual guides, round trip transport to/from San Jose included.
Clean rooms with fan and hot water showers. Room sizes vary, e.g., US$30 for a room with 3 twin beds
Right on the beach, hammocks, clean rooms, breakfast included
Good place to stay. US$5 per person for shared bathroom. US$7 a night per person for double room including own bathroom. Bring your own mosquito net.
The nicest and most serviceable place to stay in town.
Super close to the docks, new cabinas, close to everything in town.
Rent a small home in a quiet part of town, bordering the National Park. Very relaxing, and the owner is such a big help!
Right on the beach, lots of rooms.
Swimming pool, restaurant and 50 percent off happy hour.
Cabinas located on the river in Tortuguero
Air-conditioned cabinas with ocean view.
This is a local woman who can make reservations for you at any of the places in town. She speaks English, Spanish, Dutch, etc. Very nice lady.
See the list of many of the grocery stores, souvenir shops and their wares.
Tortuguero is one of the most remote places in Costa Rica and is only accessible by boat or plane.
Read in the guideThe lodges are outside the village. If you are staying at the Mawamba Lodge you can walk; it's a 10-min walk. If staying at other lodges, a boat ride will be necessary.
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