Tortuguero Canals
2-3 hours
The Tortuguero Canals are an extensive system of natural waterways used for local transportation and jungle exploration. Traveling through the canals is a fascinating experience rich in wildlife that includes monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and colorful tropical birds in the trees or along the shores. Often one can encounter river turtles, caiman, and emerald-green basilisk lizards here too. For a quiet, peaceful way of viewing this wonderland of tropical nature up close, take a kayaking tour through a canal in Tortuguero!
Half/Full Day
Sport fishing is really big in Limon on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, especially in the north of the province. Here are found the national parks of Tortuguero and Barra del Colorado which offer great angling opportunities. The forested waterways of Tortuguero National Park also harbor abundant wildlife which can be viewed from the comfort of your boat. Area Tarpon (Sabalo) fishing season is from January to June. Bass season is from September to December. Macarela and Barracuda fishing is on the coast while Marlin, Sailfish and Tuna are found, offshore in large quantities. Throughout the rivers near Barra del Colorado and Tortuguero you can find “Guapote” or Rainbow Bass. Please note that the shelter has a “catch and release policy”… Continue reading →
2-3 hours July-October
One of the main attractions of Tortuguero National Park is to watch female turtles nesting. Mostly green, but also some leatherback and hawksbill sea turtles nest on the beaches here. Dr. Archie Carr of the University of Florida formed the Caribbean Conservation Corporation in 1959 to study and protect sea turtles, and the turtle-tagging program he began at Tortuguero in 1955 continues today. Although it’s possible to see stragglers laying eggs during the day, virtually all nesting occurs at night usually under a waning moon. You will need a guide to visit the beaches at night to watch the females nesting.
