Today a journey along the Tortuguero Canal is one of Costa Rica's most rewarding ... These small river boats are not built for comfort; a waterproof poncho is recommended. (Bear in mind also ...

Tortuguero National Park sits tucked away in the Limón province in the northeastern pocket of the Caribbean coast and is only accessible via plane or boat (though boat is the most common).

Finally, since there are no roads into or inside Tortuguero, you'll then need to take an hour-long boat ride into Tortuguero for an additional $3. Once there, you'll find plenty of accommodation ...