Wonderful National park, only reached by boat. We saw White-faced Capuchin monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, beautiful birds, Toucans. An amazing experience
Fantastic wildlife, because it has to be accessed by boat it is (relatively) unspoilt by development compared to the other National Parks. Boat trips were both relaxing and exciting as you spotted wildlife. Hope to go back when it is the season for the sea turtles.
With excellent boat "driver" who spots the birds and other animals, it is a fascinating experience to visit the park.
my partner and I been at the National park in early January. As we arrived they offer us an early morning tour for extra $25.00 plus $15.00 for park entry. We got up very early 5am and pay the money. Which was nice but at 8.30 am we had our next tour which we pay in advance, and it was no different from the one with the extra pay, and early in the morning. So the bottom line. Don't bother, they just try to take more money form you.
We took a day trip from San Jose to Tortuguero. We enjoyed the long bus trip because our guide was excellent and went extra mile to keep us entertained. We stopped roadside to observe some sloths. After 3 hour bus ride, we arrived a small town from which we took a boat to the park. The boat place was very expensive. You must bring water with you since the weather is very hot and humid. There is almost an hour boat trip through an amazing river on which you can spot various wildlife. We have seen several birds, monkeys and a turtle. These boats are also used as means of transportation to many Eco-lodges near Tortuguero. So, expect to stop a few different dock to load/unload passengers. After the boat ride, we arrived the national park and took a short walk at the beach. If you can come at the right time you can observe sea turtles lying their eggs to the beach. We did not swim but saw couple people in the Caribbean. However, it seems that you'd better be a good swimmer to enjoy this beach. We had great time there even though we could not stay long. It was great to take a day tour from San Jose but if you can it is much much better to stay at one of these lodges at Tortuguero. I am sure the place will be multiple times more amazing at night.
This is a beautiful but very touristic park. You'll find hundreds of tourists and dozens of boats speeding. We had a really bad experience. We traveled independently by public transportation from Guapiles for the day. We booked a tour with Castor through our hotel, Casa Rio Blanco. And they messed up. Basically it is impossible to visit it for one day by public transportation because the schedule of the park and the bo
It is all about observing and enjoying nature but you need to learn how to use all your senses to locate the wildlife. Good guides and drivers are essential.
we loved this place but then we love wildlife . weather is humid and hot it will rain 3 or 4 times a day but only for 1 hour max take waterproofs and insect repellent a must
A coastal Nat Park accessible by boat only. We had a boat tour, two kayaking excursions, and a guided walk though nature trail. Saw three types of monkeys, lizrds, vine snake, a viper, sloth crocs, caimans, birds of all sorts, and witnessed a butterfly migration. It rained, every day at some point, but it is a rain forest on the coast....have rain gear, sun screen and bug spray accessible at all times. Had good guides that pointed a lot if this out. Amazing how close you can get to wildlife here, great photo ops.. Got the experience we were looking for.
Tortuga Lodge guide Fernando, along with his most excellent driver, showed us the most amazing array of wildlife imaginable on a very easy, relaxing ride through the park. A must do adventure in Costa Rica!