Tortuguero

Tortuguero, being a unique environment made a fabulous start to our holiday. This National Park is a coastal strip served by lengthy canals. Except for the small seaside village of Tortuguero itself, there are no roads in this area; you go everywhere by boat.
Pachira Lodge
Pachira Lodge grounds

Pachira Lodge on the main canal

Pachira Lodge grounds

Tortuguero
Beech – nesting grounds of the Green Turtles

Tortuguero – main (only) thoroughfare

Sunset over the main canal at Tortuguero

Wildlife spotting in the small Canal Systems


Some of the animals we saw on the boat ride
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