What to bring to Tortuguero Costa Rica

Visiting Tortuguero in Costa Rica? Here's what you need to know!

Visiting Tortuguero in Costa Rica? Here's what you need to know!

This is the Tropical Venice of Costa Rica!

To access Tortuguero, you must arrive early at La Pavona dock before 4 p.m. to catch the last boat ride in.

Tortuguero is a small village where there are no cars or ATMs, so we recommend bringing cash.

For your safety, don't purchase tours from uncertified companies, ask at the hotel where you'll be staying.

For every tour within the Tortuguero National Park, including river tours, you must buy tickets on the National Park Tortuguero website: sinac.go.cr

The ticket costs $17 USD per person, $6 USD for children aged 5 to 12, and there are special rates for nationals and residents.

We suggest bringing insect repellent, sandals, a jacket, a water bottle, and comfortable clothing for walking in the humid area.

Tortuguero is located amidst rivers and the Caribbean Sea, so it's incredibly humid.

Imagine, there are no cars; boats are the primary mode of transportation here! While it's hard to predict the weather, the average temperature in Tortuguero is 20 degrees Celsius.

Being a tropical rainforest, there's more than 50% chance of rain.