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Review:
Tortuguero National Park is a park unlike any other, covering roughly 47,000 acres and an additional 129,000 maritime acres. It’s one of the only national parks where it’s better to view it by boat, canoe, or kayak instead of on foot, although there are marked trails along the beach for those wishing to observe turtles nesting. Tortuguero is made up of canals, beaches, wetlands, and lagoons serving as a safe haven for various turtle species, including green sea turtles, hawksbill, and leatherback. The park’s highlight requires an evening guide, allowing visitors the chance to catch glimpses of turtles coming in to lay eggs or new hatchlings making their way to the sea.
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