Turtle Beach Lodge, Tortuguero

Turtle Beach Lodge - A riverside lodge with Caribbean cuisine, garden hammocks, and proximity to Caño Palma

Turtle Beach Lodge sits next to Caño Palma, one of two canals in Tortuguero with consistently black waters. The rooms include a seating area, a fan, and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet, along with garden views. Guests can dine on Caribbean dishes prepared with local ingredients by chefs from the region or relax in hammocks scattered throughout the garden. The lodge’s dock and lobby provide quiet spaces for reading, napping, or conversation. Nearby, the Chocuaco Trail offers birdwatching opportunities, including sightings of boat-billed herons, endemic to the Caribbean. Turtle Beach Lodge is 5 km from Aeropuerto de Tortuguero, accessible via the La Suerte or Colorado rivers. The surrounding area includes Laguna Cuatro, fed by Caño Palma’s dark waters, and Tortuguero’s beaches, where green turtles nest.

Pros

The lodge’s location next to Caño Palma provides unique access to black-water canals.

On-site Caribbean cuisine features locally sourced ingredients and traditional dishes like patí.

Garden hammocks offer quiet relaxation amid natural surroundings.

Cons

The remote location requires boat or plane access, limiting transportation options.

Limited dining choices beyond the lodge’s on-site restaurant.