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Introduction
Tortuguero is the main attraction of this area, inviting tourists to marvel at its biodiversity, excellent sport fishing, fascinating trips through a complex network of interconnected canals and the chance to observe turtle species as they nest. It is located in the northern Caribbean of Costa Rica and is home to the two central towns of Tortuguero and Parismina.
The region is known around the world for its main attractions such as the nesting of green sea turtles on the beaches of Tortuguero National Park and the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Reserve, which is also an excellent site for sport fishing of snook, tarpon and other species.
The most attractive destination in the northern Caribbean is undoubtedly Tortuguero, with an impressive national park that protects the nesting sites of green sea turtles. Near Tortuguero, the northern Caribbean is also home to some remote villages where sport fishing is practiced, and where large and impressive leatherback turtles can be seen during some months of the year.
Two protected areas are located in this region: the Barra del Colorado Refuge, located in the border area with Nicaragua, and Tortuguero National Park, an area surrounded by coastal forest and swamps. Since it is part of the Caribbean region, the area is very rainy. Although the weather does get drier between December and April, rain still falls during these months.
This mini guide contains an overview of the tours and activities that you can experience in the cantons of Pococí, Guácimo and Siquirres.
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park is known as the Little Amazon because it contains the largest area of protected tropical rainforest. It is characterized by a complex system of rivers, canals and lagoons, some of which are used for the transporting people and goods. These waterways are the main attractions for visitors to the region. They make it possible to observe an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna. The location of the Tortuguero canals, due to their proximity to the sea, makes them an important area for turtle nesting. Four types of sea turtles nest here: the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) is the most numerous from July to October, the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) from March to June, the hawksbill turtle(Eretmochelys imbricata) from April to October, and the loggerhead turtle(Caretta caretta) from April to May. Birds are abundant, with approximately 442 known species, including the
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