Tortuguero Travel Guide

The best spot in Tortuguero is Casa Marbella. Situated in the village right at the river this small hotel is run by Daryl and his lovely family. He's one of the best guides who can take you around the national park. His boat is never too crowded and has an electrical engine that makes less noize and does not scare the animals around.
If you don't like the big hotels with crowded facilities, Casa Marbella is your spot!

Enjoy,
Pura Vida,

Xavier from Belgium

Be sure to go during turtle nesting season you can walk the beach at night and watch them lay eggs. When they start laying they go into a trance and our guide was able to shine a flashlight for us to see it.  And to watch a giant sea turtle heave herself up onto the shore was indescribable. Highly recommended!

Be ready for a lengthy trip there.  Hours in a van, hours on a zodiac, or if your lucky small private plane.  Great jungle and river scenery.  Shake out your sheets every night since termites are in the rafters.  Prepare to sweat.