Over View
Short on time but need more of Costa Rica? Tortuguero National Park, home to the Caribbeans most important breeding ground for endangered green sea turtles is the place for you. Travel from San Jos through banana plantations to the Caribbean Coast where you’ll catch a boat to Tortuguero. Spend three days exploring the canals, beaches and jungles of this pristine nature reserve in search of turtles, birds, caiman and if you are lucky, the famous Jesus Lizard.
Itineraries
Day 1
San JosTortuguero
Travel to Tortuguero NP and enjoy guided boat trips and wildlife viewing within the canals and coastal jungle. In leisure time, relax at the secluded lodge or take an optional nocturnal animal-spotting boat excursion in the evening.
Day 2
Tortuguero
Enjoy a guided boat trip and jungle walk in search of caiman, monkeys (spider, howler, and white-faced Capuchin), sloths, and basilisk lizards.
Day 3
TortugueroSan Jos
Head back to San Jos after breakfast. Tour ends on arrival.