El Pueblo, of Tortuguero

 Caribbean twon called  Tortuguero it´s time to talk a little  about it.It is a small town in the middle of the tropical jungle, with the Tortuguero River and the canals on one side, and on the other the Caribbean beach where thousands of sea turtles come to nest every years.The town is located in the North Caribbean, Limon province, in what is called Barra del Tortuguero . It is qyuite remote and there are roads leading to it, so you have to take a boat or plane to get here.

Something curious about the town is that there are no cars, so people travel by biker or on foo, and to carry cargo or collect garbage they use quads. to go from the town to other places located on the banks of the river, the transport is by water.

The inhabitants of Tortuguero are of diverse origin and as a consequence an interesting cultural mix has been created. On the one hand there are the Ticos, mostly mestizo, on the other the descendants of of the Afro-caribbean population that emigrated here ( mainly from Jamaica , on the other immigrants from Nicaragua, and finally some immigrants from other countries in the world ( Americans, Australians, Germans,Spanish, South A merican, etc ) 

It is clear that the  climate and the environmet influence its inhabitants, and the heat of the Caribbean has its influence on the people  who live here.They are open, expresive, relaxed, enjoyable peopl, and they like to get together, spend time with their neighbors, partying, dancing and loud music.

Tortuguero , El cerro caminata Pueblo San Francisco

Cerro Tortuguero Living in harmony with nature

 San Francisco, Tortuguero.

San Francisco Tortuguero  located 5 minutes from the Cerro Tortuguero Trail and La Bocana Tortuguero, we are a community that was formed approximately in the year 2000.We have a Scchool, Storage Center, Light, Internet, Mobile Telephony.We have Lodgings, Convenience  Stores, Souvenirs, Ice Cream Parlor, Sodas, Bars and Restaurants.

The community of San Francisco of Tortuguero is located right at the foot of Cerro Tortuguero, so its populations is vital in the processes of conservation of natural and cultural resources present in the area.The San Francisco of Tortuguero Integral Devellopment Association, as such, is made up  of people who dedicate a space of their time to communal work for the benefit of their population.

This association becomes the catalyst for economic resources to insert the community. all this, in a dynamic that allows naturral resources to benefit through conservation. The tourist operation in Cerro Tortuguero, through the use permit with the San Francisco  Integral Development Association, is ggoverned by the Cerro Tortuguero Visitor Flow Management Tool( SINAC,2016) which establishes all the parameters to continue for sustainable operation.

Cerro Tortuguero Trail

 The Cerro Tortuguero  Trail is located in only elevaation of the caribbean coast, called cerro Tortuguero, it has 119 meters above sea level.From the Mirador it is possible to observe one of the areas with the highest percentage of wetlands in the country, the Northeast Caribbean unit, In addition, Cerro Tortuguero is located within the Bar.ra del Colorado Refuge, to observe its natural beauty.

The ojective of the Trail is to give people the opportunity to get to know one of the most attractive landscape in our country.Going into nature, walking on a path built with tiles and at a sufficient elevation from the forest  floor  to have the least ecological impact.On the Cerro Tortuguero Trail you can see a lot of vegetation characteristic of the Costa Rican Caribbean, as well as fauna, especially beatiful birds.

The Cerro Tortuguero Trail is part of the one of ASVO´s projects which was developed since 2009 upon receiving from the Oxford Society Fundation the donation of a  property ot two hectares of wooded land in Tortuguero, which the Station was created, of Research and Education Robles-Kaufamn.

The Robles- Kaufman Station´s mission is to the protect a sector of the forest that functions as a buffer zone for the Tortuguero National Park, the development of research and the awareness of the Tortuguero population on environmental issues, to achieve the mission there are different activities.

The best tours and activities you can do it in Tortuguero

• The Best Tours 

Bird Watching Tour In Tortuguero.

This full day birding advnture  is a must see adventure for bird lovers.The natural  channels, the Caribbean Sea and  the vast Expanse of lowland  rainforest create a perfect  and unique habitat for hundreds of speciesof birds.This full day birding adventure  is a must  see adventure for birds lovers. During the tour you will be able to go in search of the bird species in the early morning, the mid-day species  and then also more active species during the afternoon-night.

• Night Guided Walk 

Night walk turtles nesting 

The guided night walk in search of mostly Green Sea Turtles, as well as eventually other species, takes place froom July and officially ends in September. If the sighting season has been very good, the tour runs until October, normally the first half of October. The tour varies a bit depending on wich hotel is chosen on our tour, but it is basically the same. There are two departures, one at 8 P.M. and the other at 10P.M.

During the tour, it is not allowed to use cameras, so as not to disturb the sea turtles during the spawning event. The only one who can illuminate this natural spectacle is the guide, with special equipment.

• Canoe  Tour Canales of Tortuguero

    

• This fantastic expedition -style adventure is an experience you won´t forget.The most intense and sustainable way to explore the Totuguero canals, while exercising and paddling through the jungle maze together with our expert naturalist guide in Tortuguero.This natural system of tropical channels is surrounder by dense tropical forests, where several surprising and endangered species  of animals inhabit , including the Jaguar, which is very difficult to see however.But monkeys( up to three species), incredible species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles such be seen throughout the tour.

Hotels in Tortuguero, Costa Rica: Mawamba Lodge

Hotels in Tortuguero

 Hotels just north of Tortuguero are the various lodges and hotrls. All these sections consist pf a canal running parallel to the beach on the east, and fed by  a maze of serpentine streams and channels from the west. Tortuguero National Park pffers  a large variety of Hotels and Lodges. mention three hotels can you visit . The First Hotels is : 

Laguna Logde Tortuguero.

Tortuguero National Park, a place characterized by primary tropical forest and impressive stretches of brilliant blue Caribbean Sea. next to the park is Laguna Lodge Tortuguero, an ideal ecotourism for families and anyone who loves nature, and especially for lovers of turtles.The Lodge has contributed to the local community and educates guests about the region´s biodiversity  since the 1990s and is located in a unique 650-foot-wide area that is flanked  by the Caribbean Sea and Canals.Access the area is only possible by plane or boat. Once at the Lodge, guests can enjoy  a widw range of services and activities while  surrounder by the sounds of the sea.

The highligth of a trip to Laguna Lodge is a guided boat  ride through the canals of Tortuguero National Parkm Where you can admire the exotic Flora and Fauna of thr water . When you are not exploring the botanical garden or watching the jungle awakening  Tour, take time to enjoy the two pool areas and savor Costa Rican cuisine with dishes during outdoor buffer-style dining hours.

the seconds Hotels.

Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero

Located on a narrow strip of land between the Caribbean Sea and the Tortuguero Canals, this this secluded beachfront hotel is so off the beaten path that it can only be reached by boat or plane, but it´s worth the effort. 

From the moment you arrive , you will be enchanted by the magic of rainfoerst as you leave the stress of your routine behind.Your non-smoking room is homey and confortable, inviting you to relax on your private terrace or balcony and enjoy the view.The Hotel staff is available to assist you with anything you need during your stay. and you can connect with friends and family at home with the complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby.

The three Hotel is Pachira Lodge  Tortuguero

Pachira Lodge has been in operation form many years.The hotel seeks excellence with constant renovations and innovations in facilities and services. It stand out for the beauty of its rooms, beautifully decorated, its excellent food and its unique location, in the middle of both Tortuguero lagoons.This is considered one of the most exotic regions in the world, characterized by its rich flora and fauna.

These are three of the great variety of hotels that you can choose to enjoy the atmosphere, sea view, explore the canals and see the great amount of flora and fauna that this beatiful place keeps.

Tortuguero National Park

 Fauna and Flora of Tortuguero  Park.

The national park`s wild life consist of birds, mammals, fungi, ferns, marine life, sea turtles, lakes and rainforest. The park is act as a refuge to many of these species which are also found in the la  Selva Biological Station.Threatened animals species in the reserve area are: american crocodile, marine turtles, manatee  or sea cow, the northeasten  Caribbean wetlan is its local feeding  and reproduction area and the tropical gara living fossil brougth under protection by Costa Rican  Legislation.

Fauna 

The coastal zone, which has a long beach extending to nearly 22 miles, is nesting ground for turtles popularly know n as the "beach-nesting turtles". They are found are reported from the canal banks .

The main species to lay eggs during the winter months of February  to July are: hawksbill, loggerheads, green and leatherbacks. The rivers are home to sensitive populations of manatees, as well as caimans, crocodiles and tropical gar.

The forests  are home to at least four Costa  Rican cat  species : Jaguars, ocelot, Jaguarundi and Puma , and three of Costa Rica´s  four species  of Monkey: Geoffroy´s spider monkey, the mantled howler , and the white- headed capuchin.375 species of birds inhabit the area , including Kingfishers, toucans , great blue herons and parrots.Neotropical migratory birds fly  through this park, a noted  bird species  which is the crested eagle,  which is the second lsrgest bird of prey. 134 species of migratory birds have been recorded, the park is a migratory stopover for nearly one million birds annully.

Flora 

   

As of, the know  Flora is represented by 779 species, of which 36 are endemic to the country.

Accordin to other sources the national park ecosystem has more than 400 apecies of trees  and about 2,200 species of the other plants. The wet lowland  Atlantic slopes ( mostly below 500 metres (1600 ft)) of northern  Costa Rica particulary along the coast, form into mangrove forest. The forest in this region consist of thr Gavilán, Caobilla  the Almendro and the monkey pot tree, the last  two species ( regional endemics of the lowlands found below 250 metres are stated to be nearly endargered.