Black volcanic sand of Tortuguero Beach

In a few months the sea turtles will start coming here to lay their eggs in the sand. These turtles store chemicals from the beach they were born in their genetic memory that leads them back to the same beach 30 years later.

Tortuguero National Park - and Canal Cruises

February 25th 2012
This was an incredible day! Tortuguero Park is a naturalist's dream. Our "hotel" could only be reached by a 45-minute boat ride up the Tortuguero canal. We stayed at Pachira Lodge, where we had our own cabin on stilts in the rain forest. It is rustic, with no televisions, phones or air conditioning. The trees surrounding the cabins are filled with howler monkeys, who wake you up before sunrise ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Parque Nacional Tortuguero » La Tortuga Feliz

Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more

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