Laguna Lodge is located on a narrow strip of land with the Caribbean Sea on one side and the Tortuguero Lagoon on the other. The eco-lodge has 15 acres of spacious gardens full of trees and exotic plants that shelter a variety of wildlife. An abundance of birds in the area provide ample opportunity for birdwatching on your Costa Rica tour.
Tortuguero is the most important nesting site in the Western Hemisphere for Green sea turtles. Three other species of sea turtles also nest here: leatherbacks, hawksbills, and loggerheads. Tortuguero National Park is known as Costa Rica's "little Amazon" for its natural system of canals and navigable lagoons of great scenic beauty. These form the habitat for seven species of river turtles, endangered manatees, mammals such as howler, white-faced capuchin and spider monkeys, numerous reptiles, a wide range of crustaceans, and 30 species of freshwater fish.
Rooms
Laguna Lodge offers 80 rooms divided in blocks of 4 or 6 rooms that are furnished with all the amenities for a very comfortable stay. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, hot water, ceiling fan, reading lamps, and wooden benches located outside your room to admire the gardens.
Hotel facilities and activities
* Open-air restaurant overlooking the Tortuguero Lagoon
* 2 bars, one located over the lagoon and the other next to the swimming pool
* Swimming pool with hydro-massage waterfall and a small islet
* Huts with hammocks to take a nap, read a book, or simply relax
* Fifteen acres full of trees and exotic plants
* Open butterfly garden with native plants that attract endemic species
* Private trails
* Beach access
* A Gaudi-style building with a small conference room, reception, and souvenir shop
* Covered boats to transport our guests from the boarding port to the lodge
* Open boats for canal tours
* All boats are equipped with life jackets and rain ponchos for guests' safety and comfort.
* Fishing trips with experienced local captains for Tarpon, Snook, Jacko Bell, Red Snapper, and Macko, among other species (trips upon request)
* Turtle nesting night walks (from mid July to September)
Tortuguero National Park
During your visit to Laguna Lodge in Tortuguero, you will explore the Tortuguero National Park's amazing system of waterways. The natural system of canals and navigable lagoons that crisscross the park bring a constant fresh supply of water to the park's lowlands, providing the perfect habitat for 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. Over 300 species of birds live in Tortuguero year-round. Birdwatchers commonly see keel billed toucans, trogons, Montezuma oropendolas, a variety of parrots, green and great blue herons, egrets, kingfishers, anhingas, jacanas, sun grebes, and several species of hawks and kites. Other animals commonly seen are fishing bats, sloths, iguanas, basilisk lizards, poison dart frogs, and howler, white-faced and spider monkeys. The tracks of river otters, collared peccaries, and Baird's tapirs are often seen on the banks of rivers and canals. Caimans are commonly observed in the waterways, which also are home to gar-fish, manatees, crocodiles, and crustaceans. Jaguars, ocelots, and kinkajous inhabit the park, but are not often seen.
Important information for your visit:
* The maximum luggage weight permitted on small boats is 25 pounds per person.
* The entrance fee to the Tortuguero National Park is $10 per person.
* The entrance fee to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) Turtle Museum is $2.00 per person.
