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Tortuguero National Park is located about 50 miles north of Limon. No roads are extended to this area, so the park and the small town are accessed by boat or by aircraft. Located on 46,815 acres, the canals running through it offer the opportunity for observing tropical rainforest and aquatic species, as well as 22-mile stretch of beach which is a nesting site for sea turtles. |
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| The rivers define everything in Tortuguero. They are Tortuguero's roads and Tortuguero's soul. Originally intended to protect a major nesting beach of the Atlantic green sea turtle, Tortuguero National Park protects 51,870 areas of Tropical Rain forest, eleven habitats are found in the Park.
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| RECOMMENDED STAY |
| At least two to three nights. |
| RECOMMENDED SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES |
Tortuguero National Park
"Tortuguero" came from the Spanish name for the giant sea turtles. This 18,946-hectare coastal park is the most important breeding ground for the green sea turtle in all the Caribbean.
Sea Turtles
Green turtles are perhaps the most common turtle found in Tortuguero, so you're more likely to see one of them than any other species if you visit during the prime nesting season.
Fishing
Fishing takes place year-round. You can do it in the rivers, canals and sea.
Caribbean Conservation Corporation
The CCC has a Research Station about one km north of Tortuguero village, which explains its turtle conservation and research work.
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Hiking to Cerro Tortuguero
Hikers can climb the 119 meters height, about six km north of the village. You need to hire a boat and guide to get there. Cerro Tortuguero is the highest point right on the coast, anywhere north of Limon. The path is very steep and usually muddy, but gives good views of the forest, canals, sea, and birds.
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| MUST SEE |
| Canals, Turtles Caribbean Conservation Corporation Museum Tour.
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