The park is located in the Costa Rican village of Tortuguero on the northern Caribbean coast.
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It is home to thousands of miles of protected waterways and land that is filled with monkeys, sloths, birds, and more wildlife.
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The best way to experience the national park is with a 6am boat ride with an experienced guide.
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This area is also a protected area for green sea turtle nesting.
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Peak green sea turtle nesting time (July to late September)
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During this time you can take a night tour to see the large turtles coming up on the beach to lay eggs
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Keep in mind that the village is only accessible by boat from the village of La Pavona on the mainland.
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It's a fun boat ride that feels a little like entering Jurassic Park
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