Tortuguero Lodge – Explore the Rainforest!

Tortuga Lodge | Explore the rainforest!

Costa Rica’s rainforest, with its lush, dense canopies, exotic wildlife and exhilarating eco-adventures, has captivated travelers for generations. On the island’s Caribbean coast, tucked between the Tortuguero River and gorgeous plantation-style gardens, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens offers an award-winning getaway unlike any hotel in Costa Rica. Just outside your door, the pristine rainforest surroundings beckon you to explore the mysteries of this complex ecosystem.

A rustic river lodge built in harmony with its tropical environment, our hotel offers a tranquil, relaxing and exclusive experience. Each of our 27 rooms features sweeping views of the Tortuguero River and luxury amenities. Thoughtful guest comforts range from free Wi-Fi and nightly turndown service to rubber boots, walking sticks and umbrellas for your rainforest excursions.

Tortuguero Canals

The plantation-style structures that arise from this private reserve are located in the depths of what has been properly called the Amazon of Central America. A lush network of navigable canals, populated by hundreds of exotic species, offers not only delightful viewing but a sense of liberation that will stay with you forever.

Tortuga Lodge

Miss Florentina Villa

Combines the charm and sophistication of the Caribbean Victorian era with nature-inspired luxury. The villa’s sweeping layout features a delightful plunge pool, floor-to-ceiling screens, and a wrap-around deck that welcomes the cool breezes, stunning views, and prolific wildlife of the Tortuguero canals and 26-hectare nature reserve. You’ll witness a world teeming with exotic birds and monkeys from every vantage point. The private master bedroom has a king-size Simmons Beautyrest bed, and the generous living area features a day , hammocks, and a reading nook. Enjoy the finest linens, Eco-fans, AC, and two deluxe full-sized bathrooms with indoor/outdoor solar heated rain showers and views of the gardens. Capacity 5 guests

CAPACITY 5 GUESTS

FEATURES:

• In-room air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Spacious master bedroom with seating area • King-sized Simmons Beautyrest mattress with plush linens & pillows • Tastefully decorated living room equipped with one daybed • Private waterfront terrace with seating area • Private plunge pool overlooking the canal and jungle • Naturally sourced luxurious amenities (body cream, shampoo, and conditioner) • High-speed WIFI • Laptop size safe • Turndown service • Hairdryer • Bathrobes • Two luxurious bathrooms • Indoor/outdoor solar-heated shower • Laundry service (additional cost) • Telephone • Wellies for hiking and exploration

SIZE:

 130 square meters

Miss Evelyn Suites

Go back in time to the age of Caribbean Victorian sophistication and luxury, where historical charm and classical furnishings are complimented with lighthearted tropical accents. Your suite’s generous layout is orchestrated to capture the breezes and natural beauty of the Tortuguero canals and gardens. Witness the union of the jungle and river habitats and an abundance of wildlife such as otter, iguanas, monkeys, and hundreds of birds from your spacious balcony. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling screened windows, a king-size bed and a daybed, the finest linens, efficient Eco-fans and AC, and a delightful bathroom with a solar-heated rain shower and view of the garden and canals. Capacity 4 guests

CAPACITY 4 GUESTS

FEATURES:

• In-Room Air-Conditioning & Ceiling Fan • King-sized with plush linens & pillows • Daybed • Full Bathroom with solar-heated shower • Spacious terrace with seating area • Naturally sourced luxurious amenities (body cream, shampoo, and conditioner) • High-speed WIFI • Laptop size safe • Turndown Service • Hairdryer • Bathrobes • Telephone • Wellies for hiking and exploration • Laundry service ( additional cost)

SIZE:

 65 square meters

Mr. Mishak Suites

Reminiscent of the Caribbean Victorian era from times past, these elegantly orchestrated suites combine classic dark-wood furniture with bright tropical accents. Each room features the finest linens and amenities, delightful king-size and daybed, and spacious bathrooms with solar-heated rain showers, Eco-fans, and AC. The generous layout imbues relaxation complemented by the richness and beauty of the flora and fauna of the Tortuguero canals. From the sliding-glass screened terrace outside your room, you’ll witness a world of exotic birds, monkeys, and reptiles living in the 26-hectare private reserve and canal just footsteps away.

CAPACITY 4 GUESTS

FEATURES:

• In-Room Air-Conditioning & Ceiling Fan • King-sized -s bed with plush Linens & pillows • Daybed • Spacious terrace with seating area • Naturally sourced luxurious amenities (body cream, shampoo, and conditioner) • High-Speed WIFI • Laptop size safe • Turndown Service • Hairdryer • Bathrobes • Telephone • Wellies for hiking and exploration • Laundry service ( additional cost)

SIZE:

 55 square meters

Tortuguero
The region is known for Tortuguero National Park, an incredibly biodiverse enclave of almost 300 sq. mi, two-thirds of which is a marine reserve. This rugged park has few hiking trails, so it’s best explored by boat. Tortuguero is the Amazon of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, a dense tropical jungle where the rivers are the only highways. You can’t even drive to here, though you can fly (but you’ll miss a great boat ride).
Fauna
Three species of monkeys (Spider, Howler, and White-faced), Three toed Sloths, and river otters are frequently seen along the natural inland waterways and canals. Caiman, iguanas, river turtles, Basilisk Lizards, and Poison Dart Frogs (Dendrobates) inhabit the area, along with more than 320 species of birds including the Great Green Macaw , all six species of kingfishers found in the new world, three species of toucans, eight species of parrots, and other neotropical species such as the Slaty-tailed Trogon, White-collared Manakin and the Purple-throated Fruitcrow.
Turtle season
Tortuguero (“place of turtles”) is most famous for the thousands of sea turtles that come ashore between July and September to lay their eggs on the beach and bury them in a ritual millions of years old.

Who should come to Tortuga Lodge & Gardens?
Tortuga Lodge is the perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts and for a family holidays, with a great variety of nature, cultural and wildlife experiences on offer. There is no minimum age to visit our lodge , however please note that some activities must be booked on a private basis for children ages 7 or younger.
What is the recommended length of stay at Tortuga Lodge?
We have had guests stay as long as a week, still wanting to come back for more. However, a minimum of three nights is recommended to truly enjoy the destination, but is not mandatory.

How to Get There
Tortuga Lodge sits on the bank of the Tortuguero River, one mile from the mouth of the river where it empties into the Caribbean, and about a ten-minute boat ride from the town of Tortuguero. You can’t drive all the way to Tortuguero because there are no roads. You can only get there by plane or using a combination of private transportation/rental car and boat transportation. Part of the experience of Tortuguero is just getting there
• Option 1 (By Air): Fly from San Jose to Tortuga Lodge. Flight time is 30 minutes, followed by a boat transfer to the Lodge of 5 minutes. These flights are operated daily by Sansa Airlines (www.flysansa.com)
•Option 2 (By Land and River): Arrange private transportation to the village of La Pavona or self drive via a rental car, secure parking is available in La Pavona for an additional cost. From La Pavona, it is a fascinating 50 minute boat trip downriver to Tortuga Lodge. There is a daily shared boat transfer departing from La Pavona at 11:00am to Tortuga Lodge. Maximum luggage allowance of 30lbs per person. Alternate times can be arranged on request and for an additional cost.
*You can decide to boat in, and fly out, or vice versa.

Unique hotel features

Culinary Experience
On Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, you’ll find a convergence of exuberant biodiversity with an intense cultural syncretism, producing a medley of flavors and culinary traditions. The cuisine ranges from the exquisite concoction of rondón stew to the simplicity of Caribbean rice and beans.
Freshly caught fish, coconut milk, curry, yuca, ginger, and cinnamon are ingredients whose aromas will leave a lasting mark in your memory after a visit. African roots with new world ingredients.
Plant based Menu
Vegetable-based alternatives are available, including mouth-watering Caribbean pastries made by local hands, intensifying a sensation that nature and humanity are one, rooted on the same planet, paired in a transcendent vision. Food prepared with love truly takes us to a new level.

Sustainability at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
Tortuga Lodge is committed to being among the most eco-conscious hotels and tour providers in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. From the very beginning have embraced innovative sustainability practices, not because they make us look better, but out of a belief that it is the right thing to do.

HOTEL AMENITIES
Bar & semi open-air restaurant with canal views Saline Swimming Pool
Self-guided hiking trails
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Live music 2 times a week 13 air-conditioned Suites 16 open-air design Rooms

Best way to explore Tortuguero
Book our Tortuguero Jungle Experience Package which includes the following:

Round Trip boat transportation from La Pavona Dock at scheduled times, accommodation, 5 guided experiences (Natural History Boat Tour, Kayaking the Mystical Canals of Tortuguero National Park , Hiking Cerro Tortuguero, The Twilight Tour of Tortuga Lodge Private Reserve and a Journey into the History and Culture of Tortuguero), daily a la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner, afternoon coffee with delicious homemade pastry.

Experiences at Tortuga Lodge
• Turtle nesting
• Natural history boat excursion with local naturalist guide
• Kayaking the mystical canals of Tortuguero National Park
• Hiking cerro Tortuguero
• Lagoon 4
• Twilight tour of Tortuga Lodge Reserve
• Baby turtles hatching
• The cacao & chocolate experience
• A journey into the history and culture of Tortuguero Village • Self Guided Hikes

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