Ideally situated at a distance of 250 km northeast of San Jose, Tortuguero National Park is one of the Top Attractions in Costa Rica. Tortuguero National Park comprises of three internal parks, namely, Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge, Dr. Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge and Cariari National Wetlands. Tortuguero National Park located in the Limon Province of Costa Rica was created on 13th November 1975.
Spread over an area of 19, 000 hectares, Tortuguero National Park is a home to more than 300 bird species like herons, kingfishers, anhingas, oropendolas, aricaris, toucans, jacanas and green macaw, 111 species of reptiles, 60 mammal species, 57 amphibians species and 16 endangered species like ocelots, jaguars, cougars and manatees. Turtles are considered as the main attractions of Tortuguero National Park. The term "Tortuguero" in itself is a Spanish name for the giant sea turtles, so what else can you expect to see in Tortuguero National Park nesting a variety of turtles.
The most commonly found turtles in Tortuguero National Park are the green turtles, whereas, loggerheads are rare to be seen during your tour to Tortuguero National Park. Watching the largest of the turtles, giant leatherback turtles laying eggs is a delightful sight. Tortuguero National Park can be explored by going on boat rides that will take you to all the corners of this one of the most popular Costa Rica National Parks.
Featuring an extensive network of canals, Tortuguero National Park is a must visit place during your Costa Rica Travel. Have fun on a canoe or paddleboat trip in Tortuguero National Park and have glimpses of freshwater creatures, spiders, howlers, capuchin monkeys and West Indian manatee, endangered specie.
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