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Tortuguero Travel Guide
Travel guides, stories and practical tips for your Tortuguero adventure — written by the team at Hotel Serendipity.
Travel guides, stories and practical tips for your Tortuguero adventure — written by the team at Hotel Serendipity.
No roads lead to Tortuguero — and that's the magic. Here is every way to reach our car-free island, step by step.
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Tortuguero means "land of turtles". From July to October, green sea turtles nest on our beach every single night.
Read more →Turtles, tarpon, dry trails or fewer crowds? There is a best month for each — here is the honest local breakdown.
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Rainforest, beach and boat rides — packing right makes all the difference. The complete checklist from our front desk.
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Canals like mirrors, 300+ bird species and 11 ecological habitats. How to make the most of Costa Rica's Amazon.
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No cars, no roads, no noise — just footpaths, boats and the sound of howler monkeys. What daily life in Tortuguero feels like.
Read more →Book direct for the best rate and let us plan your turtle tours, transport and meals.
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