Named after the Spanish tortuga, meaning turtle, the main attraction in Tortuguero, Costa Rica is the endangered green sea turtles, who come to nest in the black volcanic sands of the park’s 11 ...

The village of Tortuguero is a ... and searching for discarded turtle shells from little babies that have made their way into ...

From March through July, leatherback turtles are expected to arrive at Tortuguero and Gandoca-Manzanillo ... This rare natural event happens on only a few beaches worldwide, making Costa Rica one of ...

In the northeastern region of Costa Rica on ... route to explore during turtle season. It is typically a loop trail, but due to the rains at times expect some portions to be unpassable or closed off.

Hawksbill nesting density was very low throughout the season in 2007, with only two nests ... conducted along the entire 18 miles of beach between Tortuguero river mouth and Jalova lagoon. Green ...

Tortuguero, one of the world’s best places to see nesting sea turtles, is the smallest of towns. On our first morning, we watched a short film narrated by the director of the Sea Turtle Conservancy.

Tied to Costa ... to witness turtle nesting, plan a visit between July and mid-October. Turtle nesting walks can be arranged through a licensed guide (past visitors praised Tortuguero Tours ...