Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

Tortuguero, Caribbean Lowlands, Costa Rica

A long-established lodge on the canals of Tortuguero, Costa Rica’s premier sea turtle nesting site.

Overview

Tortuga Lodge & Gardens sits on the canals of Tortuguero National Park, one of Costa Rica’s longest-established lodges in the country’s premier sea turtle nesting region.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Rooms set within tropical gardens along the canal, each with a private veranda.

Food & Service

A well-regarded dining programme served overlooking the canal.

Activities

Guided night walks to witness sea turtle nesting, canal boat tours, and jungle walks through the surrounding rainforest.

Wildlife & Photography

Tortuguero is one of the most important green turtle nesting sites in the Western Hemisphere, alongside sloth, caiman and abundant birdlife along its canals.

A Photographer's Note

Night turtle-nesting walks are tightly regulated with no flash photography, so a fast lens is essential for capturing the moment respectfully.

Conservation & Impact

The lodge supports Tortuguero’s sea turtle monitoring programmes, among the longest-running of their kind anywhere in the world.

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