Located on the north-eastern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica lies the Tortuguero National Park. Within this park is one of the largest protected areas of tropical rainforest in Central America, making this a very important place in Costa Rica. Underneath the canopy of this stunning rainforest, many species of animal live in harmony with each other. On tours, animals that you are likely to see include spider, howler an white-faced monkeys, three-toed sloth’s, caiman, poison dart frogs, iguanas and many more, including over 320 species of birds. In the jungle canals and inland waterways you may see river otters and river turtles. The best and most rewarding way to see all of these wonderful creatures has to be on an organized boat tour along the canals.

Tortuguero is known for its large population of nesting sea turtles that return year after year to the area. A very small amount of people live here as it is mainly made up by small beaches, mangrove swamps and coastal forests.

Tortuguero is located on the north east Caribbean cost, which is approximately 30 mins by plane from San Jose, or if you want to see some of the country on the way, it is between 5 and 6 hours by car, bus or boat.

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