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Tortuga Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Wetlands, Costa Rica

Set within 50 acres of private grounds, Tortuga Lodge is a wonderful place to stay in Tortuguero. It is set on the mainland side of the canal and has iguanas in the garden and Howler Monkeys in the canopy.

There is a swimming pool set in beautiful gardens.

One canal tour per full day is included and you can book additional tours or upgrade to a range of other activities including fishing trips, kayaking, twilight walks and a village tour. If you want to walk along the Caribbean coast, the lodge will ferry you across the canal.

Please note if you are flying to Tortuga lodge there is a luggage restriction of 12 kg/20 pounds and one small hand luggage. Arrangements can be made for any additional luggage to be left in San Jose or transferred to your next hotel.

Sustainability

Around 55% of the lodge’s total energy consumption is supplied through the on-site solar panels and active biodigesters create the methane gas used by the kitchen to prepare staff meals.

A high-tech system of filters and ultraviolet light is also used to purify local water to make it drinkable and a three-tank environmental septic system ensures no contaminated water enters the canals. This only captures a handful of Tortuga Lodge and Gardens’ conservation efforts.

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Manatus Hotel £££££

Costa Rica
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Manatus Hotel offers boutique-style accommodation just beyond the banks of a principle canal in Tortuguero National Park, in the northern Caribbean region of Costa Rica. The hotel has 12 air-conditioned rooms, each with a wraparound terrace offering views across the surrounding gardens.

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Cano Negro Natural Lodge £££££

Costa Rica
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Cano Negro Natural Lodge consists of 42 air-conditioned rooms spread through tropical gardens, as well as a large restaurant, pool and bar. This is a most comfortable lodge from which to explore the rich natural heritage and canals of the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. Boat trips into the heart of the wetlands can be organised for bird watchers and wildlife lovers. Other activities include the hotel’s unique Vanilla Tour, fishing, walking tours, cultural tours and a visit to Rio Celeste.

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Maquenque Eco Lodge £££££

Costa Rica
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Maquenque Eco Lodge is a hidden gem located just north of Boca Tapada, San Carlos, close to the border with Nicaragua. The lodge is located inside the 60 hectares Maquenque Eco Reserve, set in tropical rainforest bordering the majestic San Carlos River. Family-run, this lodge has a unique location set on the migration route and is home to the great green macaw. There are 8 kilometres of trails in the private reserve and a swimming pool where at night if you are lucky, you can see the red-eyed green tree frog.

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