Turtle Beach Lodge

Turtle Beach Lodge, between the canals and the Caribbean at Tortuguero

Turtle Beach Lodge is a remote jungle lodge on a 175-acre property in Limón Province, set inside the Tortuguero National Park area with private canals on one side and the Caribbean beach on the other. It suits families, birders and nature lovers who want to be well away from the village and as close to the wildlife as possible.

Why we choose it

• Its own canals and beach. Private canals and a lagoon lead into the park, and the beach where turtles nest is right there.
• A guided trail on the property. The lodge's private trail comes with a guided tour, so you see the forest with someone who knows it.
• Rooms for any group size. Rooms take from 1 to 4 people, which makes it easy for solo travellers, couples and families alike.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are simple jungle cabins with ceiling fans and screened windows, comfortable rather than fancy. They come as single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, so a family of 4 can share one room and a solo birder is not paying for space they will not use.

The setting is the luxury here: gardens and forest all around, and the sound of the sea at night.

On the property

The pool, shaped like a turtle, is where guests cool off in the afternoon. Meals are served in the dining hall, and the bar does cold drinks and fresh fruit juices at the end of the day. Gardens and trails surround the lodge, and the private canals give the boat tours a quiet start before you reach the main waterways.

Location and getting there

Tortuguero is reached only by boat or small plane, and this lodge is further from the village than most, which is the point. The boat transfer to the lodge is part of the arrangements we make for you. From here we book canal boat tours in the park, hikes, birding, and turtle nesting walks on the beach in season. Tortuguero is famous for its nesting turtles, including the leatherback. Read more about Tortuguero National Park.

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