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  • Tortuguero A white-faced capuchin monkey in Tortuguero National Park
  • Tortuguero A view of boats on the Tortuguero River in Costa Rica

Tortuguero Vacations & Travel Tips

When to Go

It rains throughout the year in the warm Costa Rican town of Tortuguero. The drier season runs from January through April and September to October. The average temperature remains around a balmy 88 F.

Region: Costa Rica

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Featured Tortuguero Hotel

  • Mawamba Lodge

    Mawamba Lodge

    Tortuguero
    Our 2-Star classification designates those properties offering comfortable accommodations with standard amenities. Guests can expect dependable services in a clean and comfortable environment.
    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • No Spa Services
      No Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • Meal Plan Available
      Meal Plan Available
    • No Air Conditioning
      No Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    Nestled in the lush rainforest, this is the ideal base from which to discover the wonders of the Tortuguero National Park.

    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • No Spa Services
      No Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • Meal Plan Available
      Meal Plan Available
    • No Air Conditioning
      No Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    Nestled in the lush rainforest, this is the ideal base from which to discover the wonders of the Tortuguero National Park.

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Fast Facts

Turtle nesting times run primarily between early March and mid-October.

There are no banks or ATMs in Tortuguero, so bring cash or colónes. Costa Rica’s currency, known as colón or colónes, was named after Christopher Columbus, or Cristóbal Colón, in Spanish.

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