Nestled along the bank of Tortuguero River, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, lies Tortuga Lodge, the only hotel in the area with a private nature reserve.
Set within 50 acres of private grounds, Tortuga Lodge is a wonderful escape for a tranquil and exclusive experience. Each of the beautifully designed rooms provide sweeping views of the river and is built in harmony with its tropical surroundings, with a swimming pool available to guests to use at their leisure.
Tortuguero is a nature lover’s paradise; dubbed “the Amazon of Central America”, the lush network of waterways are populated with hundreds of exotic species. Daily nature walks and boat trips are led by experienced Naturalist guides to explore one of the largest areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. From the comfort of the lodge, watch as iguanas roam through the gardens and listen to the howler monkeys in the canopy above.
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.
Tortuguero is most famous for being a prime nesting site for sea turtles; take a tour between July and September to see turtles laying their eggs on the beach or watch them hatching. Kayak up Tortuguero River in search of howler monkeys, colourful poison-arrow frogs and the chestnut mandible toucan. Hike Cerro Tortuguero for a spectacular birds-eye view of the Caribbean lowlands, with your guide pointing out many local species of wildlife from howler, capuchin and spider monkeys to poison dart frogs, sloths and wild cats.
Take a twilight tour of the Tortuga Lodge’s trails; witness the night-time rituals of the habitat for both those animals sleeping and waking. Howler monkeys prepare their treetop nests and strawberry poison dart frogs leap within the jungle. Whilst not on a tour, relax and enjoy the surroundings from a hammock or explore the extensive botanical gardens.
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.
Located on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, Tortuga Lodge sits on the bank of Tortuguero River.
Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
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.
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.
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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