Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

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Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

There are many places you can't possibly miss in Costa Rica and one of them is definitely Tortuguero. The trip was so much fun and exciting that I couldn't help myself but write about it!

Me and my family were picked up by Mawamba Lodge and we started off our adventure at 7am in a comfortable air conditioned bus. We were warmly welcomed and we headed towards our first stop for breakfast in Mawamba Lodge, which owns a huge property with lots of wildlife, a small trail and a delicious private restaurant just for their tour guests travelling between San Jose and Limon. I must say that our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. After stuffing our tummies with delicious food for breakfast, we continued further towards our journey.

Before we came to the canals we stopped for a visit in one of the most important industries in the Limon province. Guess what the industry is? Beyond your wildest imagination, it's Bananas! It's somewhat a fascinating subject for me. I mean, it's quite amazing for me to witness where bananas come from. Although it might seem crazy that I'm jumping way too much with it. So, even if it was a short stoppage, it was quite an experience for me.

So, although it was a short stoppage, it was quite an experience for me. After an hour or so, we finally came to the complex central system which would ultimately lead us to our final destination: Tortuguero Village.

Tortuguero is known as the "Amazon of Costa Rica". It was a boat ride of about an hour and a half through the canals of Tortuguero. We went passed its national park and ended up in the colorful and warm village.

Tortuguero is known as the "Amazon of Costa Rica". It is said that it rains more than 500 days a year in here! So we held our patience and sailed through mild rain before we ended up in Mawamba Lodge. I would say we were very lucky to find our home for the next three days under a clear blue sky. The sun shone up our heads and encouraged us to explore the grounds.

About the Author

Marina K. Villatoro, the Travel Experta, lives in Central America - Costa Rica and Guatemala for the past decade. She's traveled these parts extensively and now loves to organize vacations to these amazing parts of the world. Having first hand experience of all the places with her family, she can recommend the best options for you. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!