Turtle Island - COSTA RICA

If you are reading these lines is because without a doubt, you are interested in knowing a bit more about Turtle Island. What can I say about this place? First of all, it is a beautiful place that preserves its natural value.

There is little altered by human influence on the environment. Many tourists like to find that there are no inhabitants except for the park rangers. This island is indeed a forest reserve.

All The boats that arrive at the Island with tourists should take food and water.


They must collect absolutely all waste when they leave the island. It is mandatory to do that. There are no hotels or cabins. There is not permission to spend the night on the island. You can only visit.




The government of Costa Rica has taken all these measures to conserve nature, coral reefs and clean water. Wonderful isn't it? The Island is Located 12 miles from Puntarenas; Tortuga Island has an area of ​​120 aques. It is maintained as a protected forest, It has obtain the Blue Flag, a distinction that is given to some beaches for the purity of its waters, and because they are free from human contamination.

Turtle Island is composed of two islands, Alcatraz Island, turtle-shaped island Tolinga. From a distance, offshore, resemble turtles, hence its name means tortoise in the old language Huetar, belonging to the Indians who inhabited part of the Central Pacific.

The calm turquoise waters of the island give way to an idyllic white-sand beach over 500 meters, surrounded by majestic green palms, a tropical paradise.


For several years, there are many companies that offer day tours on board with music and food included. You can search the Internet for a good packge.



Many enjoy the waters, which are ideal for swimming.
This beautiful archipelago is famous and world-renowned. Perhaps one day you are in Costa Rica and want to have an unforgettable day. Make arrangements to visit Playa Tortuga and let me know what you like best about it.