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Why Renting a Car is a Smart Choice Before or After Visiting Tortuguero

Tortuguero, nestled on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, is a mesmerizing destination known for its lush canals, diverse wildlife, and serene ambiance. While the area is accessible only by boat or small plane, many travelers overlook the benefits of renting a car either before or after their visit to this unique destination. Here are some compelling reasons why a rental car can enhance your Costa Rican adventure.

1. Explore Nearby Attractions

Tortuguero is often part of a broader Costa Rican itinerary. With a rental car, you can easily explore nearby attractions like: • Cahuita National Park: Renowned for its coral reefs and rainforest trails. • Puerto Viejo: A lively beach town with stunning beaches and Afro-Caribbean culture. • La Pavona or Caño Blanco Docks: These are the primary points to access Tortuguero. A car makes reaching them much more convenient.

2. Convenient Transfers

While Tortuguero itself requires a boat or plane transfer, renting a car allows you to tailor your travel schedule. Public transportation to the docks can be time-consuming and unreliable. With a car, you’ll have the freedom to: • Leave early to catch the first boats to Tortuguero. • Enjoy a leisurely journey to your next destination post-Tortuguero.

3. Flexibility for Diverse Itineraries

Costa Rica’s varied landscapes—beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, and cities—are best enjoyed with the flexibility of a car. After your tranquil stay in Tortuguero, you can: • Head to Arenal Volcano for hot springs and hiking. • Venture to Monteverde for its iconic cloud forests. • Relax on the Pacific Coast’s pristine beaches.

4. Cost-Effective for Groups and Families

Traveling as a group or family? Renting a car often proves more economical than paying for multiple tickets on shuttles or flights. Plus, you’ll save time, making the most of your Costa Rican experience.

5. Enhanced Comfort and Privacy

Public transportation in Costa Rica, while functional, can be crowded and less convenient for travelers with luggage or a tight schedule. A rental car offers privacy, comfort, and the ability to travel at your own pace.

6. Opportunity for Scenic Drives

Costa Rica is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes. Renting a car allows you to enjoy scenic drives, stop at roadside viewpoints, and immerse yourself in the country’s natural beauty. Whether driving along the Caribbean coast or crossing through verdant mountain ranges, every journey becomes part of the adventure.

Tips for Renting a Car in Costa Rica

• Choose the Right Vehicle: Depending on your itinerary, a 4x4 may be necessary for certain areas. • Book in Advance: Rental cars are in high demand, especially during the peak travel season. • Understand Insurance Requirements: Costa Rica mandates certain types of insurance, so be prepared for these additional costs. • Plan Your Route: Use GPS or a reliable map app to navigate efficiently.

Tortuguero has no access by land. The only ways to get there are by air (with domestic flights from San Jose or other destinations), or by boat, leaving from La Pavona Pier or other docks. If you have rental car , then you can leave the car in our restaurant in Guápiles, where against a low daily payment, your car will be taken care of. However, the best option, if you want to visit Tortuguero, is to go to Tortuguero first, and then at the exit we can arrange a rental car that will be waiting for you in Guapiles, where we will take you by minivan on the return from Tortuguero.

Land ( Van and boat )

You cannot drive to Tortuguero, there are no roads so you need to travel first by land to the docks and from there by boat. All our packages include transport from San Jose ( FREE ) or any other destination in the country ( EXTRA CHARGE depending from where ) . So all our package include transportation to and back from Tortuguero, all the meals, taxes and lodging in of the beautiful lodges. A town tour and a guided boat tour to the park jungle canals is also included.

We offer Free transportation from San Jose to Tortuguero and back to San Jose . This is done by minivan and is part of the price of our packages . We travel overland to the docks and from there by boat to Tortuguero. Other destinations combined with extra price are:

San Jose - Tortuguero and then extension to Arenal (La Fortuna) or south Caribbean ( Cahuita and Puerto Viejo) or Sarapiqui

Boat transportation to the docks and from there continue with rental car

Fying

We also offer domestic flights from several local airports, including San Jose and flights to the Tortuguero airstrip and from there , back to San Jose . Wealso offer other routes , such as La Fortuna , Bahia Drake , Puerto Jimenez , Liberia, and several more locations

Additional cost aproximately: U $ 120 per person per way

Rental car

Another option is pretty requested, the option of renting a 4x4 or regular rental car after arriving at the docks on the way out of Tortuguero.. We can leave the car ready for you by the docks. We have very economical deals and weekly rates for all types of cars , from 4x4 up to several sedans and minivans for groups. No extra charge to have the car ready at the Tortuguero pier .

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