Tortuguero National Park Holidays

Located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, Tortuguero National Park protects one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. The park's beaches are a prime nesting ground for endangered green turtles, which come ashore to lay their eggs between June and October. The slow-moving tropical rivers are home to river otters and crocodiles, while other animals found here include three different species of monkeys, more than 400 types of bird and over 50 species of freshwater fish. Undoubtedly a paradise for wildlife lovers, Tortuguero National Park holidays are well-suited to those with an appreciation for all things eco. The park is situated on a floodplain in the Caribbean and it’s this fertile environment that has given rise to one of the country’s most biodiverse regions. Tailor-made Tortuguero holidays will likely feature their fair share of wildlife-watching, and you can explore the park’s freshwater creeks by boat or canoe to see caimans slumbering on the mangrove-rich riverbanks. Other active pursuits include hiking through the park’s emerald-hued undergrowth, braving its vertiginous tree-tops during a canopy tour and watching turtles nesting on one of the butter-soft sand beaches. Read more