Costa Rica Travel Tortuguero
Tortuguero is unlike other places that I have visited. Here in the sea
level, beach destination, with a lush tropical rainforest that is known for
turtles is a natural sightseeing destination for all who chose to visit.
This combination made it special, unique, and memorable. On a Tortuguero
Costa Rica river tour on the jungle canal sightseeing tour, sit back as the
Costa Rica wildlife can be seen from your boat. White faced and howler
monkey, toucans, and the leave cutting ants are just some of the Costa Rica
wildlife you can see. Perhaps you want to slowly kayak through this natural
waterway rainforest of Tortuguero. Turtle watching is a seasonal
sightseeing touring option.
Tortuguero National Park’s
Tours
If you want to see the nesting
season for the Turtles, then July to October is the best; and August through
September is the busiest tourist turtle viewing months. A night tour of the
beach is between 2-4 hours in length that is accompanied by a licensed
guide.
Because Tortuguero National Park
has a lot of canals, creeks, and swamps, it is more popular and easier to
see by boat where you have a chance to see the bird and wildlife of
Tortuguero National Park.
Atlantic Green Turtles; have
been coming to the Caribbean beaches of Tortuguero for centuries to lay
their eggs. Much has been researched and written about them. When the baby
turtles grow to adulthood they return to the same beach where they were
hatched. You have the opportunity to witness these events. During the prime
season from June through early October there are nightly turtle watching
tours right on the beach.
Canal Nature
Float – Tortuguero
The canal waters flow slowly, which cause a mirror
image reflection of the lush foliage. The effect is quite dramatic every
time one rides along the canals. Canal Tours are slow paced, leaving lots of
opportunity for asking questions, spotting wildlife, and pondering the magic
that surrounds you. The sights and sounds vary from day to day, along with
the time of the day.
Wildlife is active early in the morning, while a sunny
afternoon is perfect to find fresh water turtles, caimans, and lizards
sunning on logs along the banks of the canals. The professional or novice
birdwatcher will be kept very busy as the species are abundant. Our guides
explain the layout of the trails, the way the jungle environment works
together, they help you spot wildlife, and give you smart safety tips for
when you roam the trails without them. The jungle is a tangle of varieties
of life. Return to it time and again, and take lots of time to explore, each
visit is unique and memorable.
Rainforest Jungle Hike –
Tortuguero
It is always advised to take a guided tour in the
jungle before you meander there alone. Our guides explain the layout of the
trails, the way the jungle environment works together, they help you spot
wildlife, and give you smart safety tips for when you roam the trails
without them. The jungle is a tangle of varieties of life. Return to it time
and again, and take lots of time to explore, each visit is unique and
memorable.
On my trip we saw jungle ants with their
tracks through the rainforest bed, and a group of monkeys came within 15-20
feet of us. This really does depend on the day, but this experience is still
with me.
Jungle Kayak - Tortuguero
Everything that you would expect of a tropical
destination with lush surrounding is served up on a golden platter on Costa
Rica's Caribbean coast. Whether it is a kayak, by boat, or hiking through
forest trails, Tortuguero National Park is a perfect example of tropical
rain forest. The park is made up of more than 18 000 hectares and protects a
wealth of exotic wildlife including those that gave it its name - turtles.
There are a variety of ways you can make your way
through this water-park that is made up of several canals that twist and
turn. Accompanied by a guide, you should be able to enjoy the park to the
fullest since they can take you deeper into the park than if you were making
it on your own. Here you can take a silent kayak into the park. The kayak
will afford you excellent views of the surrounding vegetation and wildlife
but will also prove to be a physically demanding tour and prepare yourself.
This picture is what Tortuguero is. A
National park that is a lowland rivers where motor boats replace vehicles,
and were we still saw Toucans, Crocodiles, Monkeys to name a few.
Tortuguero National Park is north east of San Jose and
covers an area of 46 900 acres of Beach and true Rainforest. Tortuguero is
derived from the Spanish word meaning giant sea turtles. It is here that the
Green, Giant Leatherback, Hawksbill and Loggerhead turtles nest from July to
October on the twenty-two miles of Tortuguero National Parks’ beaches.
