Tortuguero National Park Basic Information
What to expect of Tortuguero National Park?
Tortuguero National Park is recognized internationally for protecting the most important green sea turtle nesting beach in the Western Hemisphere.
Its climate is humid, with annual rainfall reaching 6000 mm in the northern part of the park.
It is one of the rainiest areas in the country. There is no dry season, but it is a fact that it rains less in February, March, and October.
Tours within the National Park, even river tours, require tickets purchased on the Tortuguero National Park website.
Tortuguero National Park
- Buy tickets on the National Park Tortuguero website: sinac.go.cr
- In terms of land area, 99% is used for absolute resource protection and 1% for visitation sites.
- The marine area is 100% dedicated to absolute conservation.
WHAT TO BRING?
- Comfortable clothes.
- Hat
- Comfortable shoes.
- Sun and mosquito screen.
PRICES
$17 USD per person.
$6 USD for children aged 5 to 12.
Special rates for nationals and residents.
Visiting Tortuguero in Costa Rica?
You must know this!
To access Tortuguero in Costa Rica, you must arrive early at La Pavona dock before 4 p.m. to catch the last boat ride in.
There are no cars or ATMs, so we recommend bringing cash.
There are no cars. The main mode of transportation is by boats.
You must buy tickets on the National Park Tortuguero website: sinac.go.cr
Bring insect repellent and sunscreen lotion.
Don't purchase tours from uncertified companies
There's more than 50% chance of rain, bring a raincoat.
Looking for budget-friendly accommodation?
To enjoy the nature beuty of Tortuguero Costa Rica we recommend this two types of hotel views:
- Ocean-front
- Canal-front.
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