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Tortuguero is one of the world’s most important nesting sites for the endangered green sea turtle. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the “Little Amazon” of Costa Rica Explore Tortuguero! Land of an incredible biological diversity and tropical sanctuary of more than 300 different species of birds and a natural habitat for an amazing array of wildlife. This includes monkeys, crocodiles and iguanas, among many others. Watch video: Explore the Happiness of Nature The Tortuguero National Park is one of the most varied parks boasting high rainforests to marshy lands, long stretches of beach; wide open canals perfect for crocodile spotting, and is also one of the most important breeding grounds for the Green Sea Turtle. The wildlife here is rich and diverse with unusually large populations of monkeys, birds and fish. Copied from Anywhere Costa Rica Getting There: Tortuguero is located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Due to its location, travelers are required to spend the first night in San Jose. Pick up will be approximately at 6am in the morning. The transportation consist of 5 hours ground transfer and 1-hour boat ride. Breakfasts and lunch is including during this journey. Variety of Activities: This relatively small town offers a variety of activities like canoeing or kayaking on the river canal to spot creatures such as the caimans, birds, and crocodiles or hiking through various trails great for wildlife viewing and bird watching. Also popular here are fishing and sports fishing tours as well as the zip line and suspension bridges. One of the awesome experiences in Tortuguero is to visit the nesting beaches and watch the turtles laying eggs or eggs hatching. Between July-August is the perfect time to take a Costa Rican turtle tour. Weather: Weather is characterized by warm, breezy days. November through June are the