TORTUGUERO

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Tortuguero National Park 2 Nights / 3 Days
The jungle adventure -
the best way to explore Costa Rica's rain forest

Day 1:
Early departure from your hotel for a land transfer to the small port of Freeman in the Caribbean lowlands passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park. Stop en route for breakfast in a local restaurant. At approximately 10:00 am board the boat to Tortuguero National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon visit to the Turtle Museum and the picturesque village of Tortuguero.

Day 2:
Guided boat tour through the secondary canals. Free time in the afternoon for optional activities. During the nesting season (from July to September) it is possible to book optional night tours to the beach, where you will have the opportunity to see turtles laying eggs.

Day 3:
After breakfast, return by boat to Freeman for a land transfer back to San José. Lunch on the way. Optional flight from Tortuguero to San José is available at extra cost.

Rates per person based on double occupancy:

• From December 15, 2007 to December 14, 2008: $208

* For Christmas and Holy Week a surcharge can apply.
* Prices may change depending on the hotel
* Bookings are subject to availability.

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Tortuguero National Park area

First established as a protected zone in the 1960s, Tortuguero became a national park in 1975. This is one of the most important nesting sites in the world for the green sea turtle, which finds its way onto the brown-sand beaches every year from June to October. However, its 18,946 hectares (46815 acres) protect not only the turtle-nesting beach, but also the surrounding forests, canals and lagoons. Tortuguero offers a combination of tropical rain forest, with coastline vegetation, mangrove swamps and lagoons, as well as sheltering a fabulous array of wildlife, including over 300 bird species, 50 kinds of fish and around 160 mammals, some of which are endangered species. During the boat trips it is relatively easy to spot monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, sloths, turtles, and a large variety of birds. Most of the lodges in this area offer packages featuring all land and water transportation to and from Tortuguero, lodging, meals and guided tours to the canals and other attractions such as the Turtle museum, Tortuguero hill and the local Village. Optional air transportation to and from San Jose is available upon request.

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