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Tortuguero Charter Flights

Cerro Tortuguero and the Tortuguero canals, Costa Rica

Barra de Tortuguero

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Barra de Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”: a network of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, reachable only by air or water, and the country’s most important green turtle nesting beach.

Flight Details

Flying time: Approx. 50 minutes to 1 hour
Driving time: Approx. 6 to 8 hours by road and boat*
Departure airport: Tobías Bolaños Airport, San José
Arrival airport: Tortuguero Airport

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Top 5 Things to Do in Tortuguero

  1. Tortuguero National Park: Explore jungle canals by boat to see monkeys, caimans, sloths, and birds.
  2. Turtle nesting: Watch green turtles nest on a guided night tour, mainly from July to October.
  3. Tortuguero village: Visit the colorful Caribbean village between the river and the sea.
  4. Cerro Tortuguero: Hike to the area’s highest point for views over the canals and coast.
  5. Sea turtle conservation: Learn how the turtles are protected at the local visitor center.

*Driving time from San José, depending on traffic and boat connections.

Tortuguero canals, Costa Rica Tortuguero Airport Tortuguero beach from the air

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