Granted national park status in 1970, Tortuguero is
one of the world’s most important turtle breeding grounds and is
therefore of major environmental significance. Turtles can be found here
throughout the year; however the summer months of July and August see
the greatest activity. At this time tens of thousands of baby Green Turtles
hatch on the beach and propel themselves en masse down towards the sea.
Far smaller numbers of hatching Hawksbill and Leatherback Turtles can
be seen between July and October and March to June respectively. Turtle
viewing occurs at night-time and on raised platforms so as not to trouble
the newly born. Venture inland and there is a good network of walking
trails along with a series of waterways that allow great access to the
rainforest. Over 300 species of bird have been recorded and there are
a great number of brightly coloured frogs and toads along with mammals
such as sloth, anteater and the elusive tapir.
Properties
Mwamba Lodge
The lodge has 36 rooms all with private facilities and
fans. There is a good size pool surrounded by tropical gardens, there
are hammocks to lie on, trails to explore and a delightful Caribbean
beach to relax on.
With dense rainforest, hundreds of colourful bird species and
the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean lapping on its shores, tiny
Costa Rica is a real tropical paradise. Much of the Country
has national park status; the scenery is fantastic with active
volcanoes and beautiful beaches.
