Tortuguero Village & Casa Cecropia
Submerge in this two-hour tour as you are taken back in time to glimpse the fascinating culture and history of the charming Tortuguero Village.
Area
Caribbean Coast
Type
Community & Culture
Wildlife & Nature
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Beginning with a boat ride from the lodge to the local town, your guided tour will first take you on a visit to the local school (during term time only). Stroll through the Sea Turtle Conservancy centre and museum, take in the local artisan shops and general goods store, and walk down the quaint streets of colourful Afro-Caribbean homes. You will get the chance to stop for a chat with the locals and learn about their way of life firsthand, browse and buy the locally made crafts, and sample some of the delicious Creole cuisine unique to the area. Before you return to the lodge by boat.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationAguas Claras
Tucked away in the charming village of Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica’s beautiful Caribbean coast, Aguas Claras is an elegant and effortlessly charming colonial-style boutique hotel just moments from the coral reefs and soft sands of Chiquita Beach.
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View AccommodationTortuga Lodge
Tortuga Lodge is situated on 50 acres of private land bordering Tortuguero National Park (51,870 acres), one of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations, on the northeast Caribbean coast.
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View Accommodation
Pasha
Lose yourself in this stunning private paradise on the pristine shores of western Costa Rica. Encased in nine acres of lush grounds this uber luxe ten-bedroom estate if the perfect spot to soak up the sun with your favourite people.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceHiking Cerro Tortuguero
Leading from the Caribbean lowlands head up the Cerro Tortuguero on a two-hour intermediate hike, taking in the abundance of local wildlife and stunning birds-eye view of the Caribbean lowlands.
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View ExperienceTwilight Tour in the trails of the property
In the mesmerising twilight hours of the day, you will embark on a 2-hour walk through the Tortuga Lodge’s private nature reserve.
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View ExperienceDay hike on the trails of Tortuga Lodge
Explore the fascinating trails of the Tortuga Lodge, letting you take in the local flora and fauna that resides close to you.
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View ExperienceNatural History Boat Tour
Immerse yourself in this utterly spellbinding three-hour rainforest boat tour of the Tortuguero National Park.
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View ExperienceKayak in Tortuguero
Soak up the picturesque and magical canals and back water creeks on this spectacular two-hour kayaking tour through the Tortuguero National Park.
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