Tortuguero National Park – Visitors Guide
April 25, 2022
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The Tortuguero National Park is located in the Costa Rican village of Tortuguero on the northern Caribbean coast. It is home
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Clear waters, relaxed vibes, Afro-Caribbean culture, excellent surfing, wildlife, and backpacker feeling.
These are all words we can use to describe the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
This area is easy to get to from the San Jose International Airport.
It is also where one of the biggest cities in the country is located, Limon.
Limon is where almost all products (such as bananas, coffee, and pineapple) are exported from.
From the southern tip of the Caribbean coast it is easy to cross in to Panama.
The Caribbean coast has opposite dray and rainy seasons from the rest of the country.
Here, the dry season starts in August and runs through early December.
The rest of the year you may experience some rain, but in our experience, it is often in the evening or early morning. This is nice because it doesn’t totally mess up your day.
Often July is the rainiest month on this coast.
The temperature year-round is usually in the upper 80°F (around 30°C) during the day and dips to about 65° F (19°C) at night.
Year-round the sun rises between 5:15 and 5:45am and sets between 5:30 and 6:00pm.
Don’t forget, you are on the Caribbean coast so, wake up early and enjoy that sunrise!
There are multiple transportation options to get to and around in the Caribbean Coast.
We usually suggest renting a car because it will give you the most flexibility in getting around between locations and it will allow you to explore more on your own.
If you plan on heading into Panama after visiting the Caribbean you can always return your car in Puerto Viejo and take a bus to the border.
You can book your rental car with a 10% discount plus other great perks here.
However, if you are planning on staying at a resort or plan to mostly take day tours with transportation included, it is most likely not necessary to rent a car.
In this situation, you could opt for a private shuttle.
You can book your private shuttle with our favorite shuttle company here.
If you are on a tight budget, the public bus is always an option. Here is the best place for the bus schedule.
A popular town with backpackers and surfing enthusiasts. There is also a good night life scene here.
Tortuguero is only accessible by boat. It is a small town that is a must visit spot to see sea turtles laying their eggs.
This small village is a chilled out of a destination with a nice national park located near the Panama border.
A series of islands located in Panama just over the border. This place is paradise on earth.
The Tortuguero National Park is located in the Costa Rican village of Tortuguero on the northern Caribbean coast. It is home
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