Ready to trade roads for rivers and step into a world ruled by water and wildlife? Welcome to Tortuguero, Costa Rica’s “Amazon of the Caribbean,” where boats glide silently through a labyrinth of jungle canals and howler monkeys, toucans, and caimans are your constant companions. Here, you don’t just observe nature - you’re surrounded by it. 

 

Your days in Tortuguero begin with the sounds of the rainforest waking up. Perhaps you’ll start with a sunrise boat tour, mist curling over the water as you spot sloths hanging lazily in the trees or a flash of bright feathers from a macaw overhead. The park is a haven for wildlife lovers, especially if you’re here from July to October, when green sea turtles return to nest on the park’s protected shores - a truly awe-inspiring sight if you’re lucky enough to witness it. 

 

There’s no better place to disconnect and rewild your senses. Whether you’re exploring the canals by kayak, trekking through lush rainforest trails, or simply soaking in the silence of this remote paradise, Tortuguero invites you to slow down and let nature set the pace. 

Glide through Tortuguero’s maze-like waterways, where each turn reveals something new - howler monkeys swinging in the treetops, sunbathing caimans, and maybe even a sleepy sloth. A guided boat or kayak tour is the best way to experience the soul of this lush water-bound world.