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How do you get there?
The main access to Tortuguero is by boat through the rivers and lagoons. The main option is to arrive at the La Pavona pier, where boats leave for Tortuguero National Park, by private or public transportation or taxi.
Another option is to take the boat to Tortuguero from Moín. The trip by boat does cost a little more, since the trip is offered as a tour in itself, showing passengers some of the natural wonders of the area from the
moment they board before taking them to their hotel in the park. The trip from Moín can take about half a day, making stops to see animals, birds and the beautiful scenery of Tortuguero National Park and nearby reserves such as Pacuare and Parismina.
Boat itinerary here tortugueroecoexperiences.com
Visitors can also fly to Tortuguero from San José. The trip is more expensive, but much faster and more comfortable. There are two airlines that operate this route: Sansa and Aerobell.
There are three airports in the area that can receive local flights: one in Barra del Colorado, another in Barra de Parismina and one in Barra de Tortuguero. The latter is the main destination for commercial flights.
Automobile
Important to know before starting the trip by car:
To get to the last boat to Tortuguero, you should be at La Pavona around 4:00 pm. If you arrive later, you will have to spend the night in Cariari and resume your trip the next day.
There is no accommodation in La Pavona.
En La Pavona no hay alojamiento.
1. From San José to Cariari:
From San José, take highway 32 to Limón, which leads to Guápiles. Once in Guápiles, continue on highway 32 until you reach the Santa Clara gas station. Turn left. After traveling north for 8.1 km, turn left at the crossroads. Follow the railroad tracks for about 0.7 km and turn right at the main road. After 10.4 km, you will arrive at Cariari.
2. From Cariari to La Pavona:
Follow the road through Cariari for 7.1 km. At the crossroads, turn right towards Campo Dos. Keep going on the road,
following the signs for Campo Dos and Cuatro Esquinas. Follow the road until you reach Cuatro Esquinas. After 8.9 km, you will arrive at the town of Palacios. After the Tienda Abastecedor Palacio (on the right) turn left. There are also signs for Tortuguero. Follow the road on the left for 5.7 km until you see a building with an old parking lot. There, turn left and follow the road until you reach La Pavona. La Pavona offers parking for $10 per day with 24-hour security, where you can leave your car safely.
3. From La Pavona to Tortuguero (by boat):
In La Pavona there is a parking lot that is guarded at night. There is also a restaurant on the pier.
Getting to Tortuguero via Moín
This route is used by some travelers from Puerto Viejo. First, travel to Limón and from there take a taxi to Moín, a port town next to Limón. The boats that leave from here are private charters and are not very frequent; they may also have been fully booked in advance. This route has the longest stretch on the water.
CONTENTS
Pococí general tours
Garden Tour ..............................................................7 Botanical Garden ......................................................8 Take to the skies in a cable car ................................8 Tortuguero Canals.....................................................8 Town of Tortuguero...................................................8 Let’s Travel to the Southern Caribbean....................8 Hatching of Baby Turtles...........................................9 Turtle Nesting ...........................................................9 Sea Turtle Museum....................................................9 Birdwatching .............................................................9
Pococí Adventure Tours ............................... 10
Hiking ......................................................................10 Ziplining Tour ..........................................................10 Sport Fishing...........................................................11 Kayak Tour...............................................................11 Spa ..........................................................................11
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