Getting to Tortuguero Village:
Tortuguero is an amazing place. There are no roads to get here. This unique
feature has helped preserve the culture of the pueblo and limit large scale
outside development. We are proud of our pristine environment and remoteness.
Unfortunately, our remoteness sometimes scares less adventurous travelers away.
But Don’t Worry! There are a number of convenient, cheap, and easy ways to
get here, so enjoy the journey to paradise!
Click on any of the options below (listed based on least to most expensive) to get more information on each.
7 USD : Public Bus and Boat through Cariari
34 USD : Public Bus and Boat through Limón
50 - 100 USD : Private Transportation
various : Driving Yourself
70 USD : Flying by Airplane
75 - 300 USD : Hotel Package
FREE - Walking/Swimming
How to Leave Tortuguero
Note: Public transportation is considered to be very safe in Costa Rica. Overhead compartments are good for small bags and below-deck storage compartments are safe for larger bags, but you should ALWAYS carry items of value with you at your seat.
Public Bus/Boat through Cariari
Cost:
$7 USD
Travel Time (From San Jose):
3 hour bus ride, 1½ hour boat ride, 4½ hours TOTAL
Company:
Bus: Guapileños, Boat: Clic Clic or Coopetraca
Note:
Amazing Bus Ride, Incredible boat ride along a series of jungle rivers to get to Tortuguero.
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Public Bus/Boat through Moin (Limón)
Cost:
about 34 USD each way
Travel Time (From San Jose):
4 hour bus ride, 4 hour boat ride, 8 hours TOTAL
Company:
Bananero
Note:
Amazing first hour on the bus, fun boat ride along the inner coastal ccoastal canal.
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Private Transportation
Cost:
Between 50 and 100 USD
Travel Time (From San Jose):
2 hour bus/car ride, 1½ hour boat ride, 3½ hours TOTAL
Company:
Many in San Jose
Note:
They set it up, you just do what your told.
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Driving
Cost:
3 USD Boat, 10 USD each night of secured parking
Travel Time (From San Jose):
1½ drive, 1½ boat ride, 3 hours TOTAL
Company:
Parking: Pavona, Boat: Clic Clic Coopetraca
Note:
You will park at the docking station and take a public boat from there (or a private boat if you have made arrangements)
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Airplane
Cost:
around 70 USD each way
Travel Time (From San Jose):
30 minute flight
Company:
Sansa, Nature Air
Note:
They are twin propeller planes. Very beautiful sceneray along the way.
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Hotel Package
Cost:
Depends on the Hotel (Between 75 and 300 USD)
Travel Time (from San Jose):
2 hour Bus Ride, 1 ½ hour Boat Ride, 3 ½ hours total
Company:
Various. Can Book online, or in San Jose.
Note:
They set it up, you just do what you’re told.
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Walking/Hiking/Swimming
Cost:
FREE
Travel Time (From San Jose):
It will take you a long time and you will probably die.
Company:
Yourself
Note:
Try one of the methods above first!
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NOTE: A few transportation operators and tour companies along the way
will attempt to convince you that their way is the only way, they have the only place to buy tickets, or that your
prefered hotel is full (which may or may not be true, call for
reservations), the truth is, there are many options for hotel accomodations,
various travel options (listed here), tons of restaurants, and all of the
options are very reliable. You have the right to choose your own travel
plans, and change when you want to.
For Information on Leaving Tortuguero, CLICK HERE.
