Located within the confines of Parque Nacional Tortuguero, accessible only by air or water, this bustling little village with strong Afro-Caribbean roots is best known for attracting hordes of sea turtles (the name Tortuguero means "turtle catcher").

Referred to as the ‘mini-Amazon,’ Parque Nacional Tortuguero is a place of intense biodiversity that includes more than 400 bird species, 60 known species of frog, 30 species of freshwater fish and three monkey species, as well as the threatened West Indian manatee.

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Here is a long, fine line of strand: Playa Tortuguero. Just a little further east lies the balneario (public beach) known as Playa Puerto Nuevo. This crescent of sand is sheltered by a broad headland to the east and surrounded by clusters of beach houses.

2025年2月11日 · Journey up to the Caribbean coast to the tiny village of Tortuguero, and eponymous national park, to cruise the jungle-drenched canals in search of sloths, crocs, caimans, manatees, monkeys and more. Venture out after dark to witness the incredible ritual of sea turtle reproduction, including (if you’re lucky) the scramble to the sea by newly ...

Playa Tortuguero 2.16 MILES A narrow road (Hwy 6671) squeezes between Laguna Tortuguero and the Atlantic, passing through coastal forest a few kilometers northeast of Manatí.

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nesting turtles of Tortuguero, raft the Río Pacuare or dive the reefs of Manzanillo. Life is more rugged and rustic on this coast, allowing wildlife to thrive. And it’s well worth tasting its unique flavors: the rondón (spicy seafood gumbo), the lilt of patois, and the uncrowded stretches of palm-lined beaches. When to Go