Costa Rica Wonders with Car // 11 Nights

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The tour inside the canals of the National Park is the most important activity of your trip to Tortuguero.

You'll enjoy the lush biodiversity of flora and fauna in this ecosystem which is the most complex and dynamic of Tropical America.

Accompanied by your naturalist guide and an experienced boatman in the area, you will appreciate the amazing variety of animal species the National Park shelter. Three species of monkeys, 400 species of birds, hundreds of reptiles and amphibians, such as iguanas, crocodiles, alligators, turtles... And a large number of mammals.

The boat tour is in the mornings, the duration of the tour is two hours approximately.

By visiting the colorful Tortuguero town, it is possible to appreciate the lifestyle of its people, and learn a little of their customs and daily life.

It was an ancient place of hunting, fishing and agriculture of different ethnic groups such as the Miskito, the Miskito-Zambo and Afro-Caribbean population.

You will be able to learn about the history, the development of sawing wood during the mid-twentieth century up to the present where tourism has helped raise awareness about the preservation of nature.

During the tour, you will visit the town school, the National Park facilities, churches, stores, the recycling plant which is one of the most efficient plants in the country and the community center that houses the Symphonic Band project.

The tour starts at the Lodge, where you take the boat to the village of Tortuguero. You will walk along the town accompanied by a guide with a wide knowledge of the region.

Visit the botanical garden of Laguna Lodge, a quiet place to learn and experience the complexity and beauty of the flora of the Caribbean. Plant families have been placed in strategic places for you to easily identify the species by their unique characteristics of each group of plants. You will also learn some of the medicinal uses and commercial pharmaceutical products made from plants. The garden consists of a network of trails within the exuberance of an intact forest, which will take you to a marvelous and overwhelming experience.

The awakening tour is the perfect time to enjoy a wildlife that wakes up with the first rays of sun. The singing of animals to start the day, the wind sound and the absolute magic that brings the awakening in the middle of the jungle.

The tour is a 2 hour boat ride in the National Park departing between 5:30 and 6:00am, lasts two hours.

Night walk to witness sea turtle nesting.

Tortuguero National Park is the most important nesting site of the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) of the Caribbean coast in Tropical America.

Four species of sea turtles nest on Tortuguero.

The tour is available only during the spawing season, from the 1st of July to October 31st.

Walk on the beach to witness the birth of sea turtles. The guide will take you to an early or late walk along the beach to witness this spectacular event between September and November each year.

Laguna Lodge has direct access to the beach in case you want to make the trek on your own.

Enjoy a kayak adventure through the wonderful Tortuguero National Park.

A unique opportunity to be in contact with nature among the imposing biodiversity that this spectacular destination offers.

Accompanied by a local guide, you will be able to appreciate the tropical rainforest on a tour that will last approximately 2 hours through exclusive water trails for canoes and kayaks.

Optional Activity - Additional Cost

Maximum elevation in the Caribbean area with 119 meters above sea level. It stands out for its landscape, as it is the only prominence visible for tens of kilometers around.

Tortuguero Hill is covered by lush vegetation, inhabited by various species of mammals, reptiles and birds.

The walk can be scheduled for the 3 days and 2 nights package and it lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately, where you can enjoy its trails and climb to the highest point of this great natural attraction.

Area special for children having fun.

We have a sister property as well at Monteverde called Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco (located 1 km far away) , there is Naroa Spa , you can access to special rates and promotions. Also we can coordinate to a massage to the Hotel direclty too.

We have a sister property as well at Monteverde called Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco (located 1 km far away), there is heated Pool & Jacuzzi, the guest can go to use those services for free.

We have a sister property as well at Monteverde called Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco (located 1 km far away), there is fire pit, the guest can go to use this services for free.

We have a sister property as well at Monteverde called Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco (located 1 km far away), there is a short nature trail to walk, the guest can go to use this services for free.