A small remote fishing village located within the confines of the Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero is surrounded by a forest and is only accessible by air or water. The Tortuguero Airport is not much to look at; situated between a canal and the sea, this tiny airport is in actuality just a landing strip, with shed used to store fuel tanks.
Located some four kilometers north of Tortuguero Village, the airport receives regular flights from both SANSA and Nature Air on a daily basis from San Jose City. If you happen to book your stay with an all inclusive resort or lodge, many hotels arrange their own private chartered flights for their guests.
Rather isolated and difficult to reach, the best time to visit Tortuguero is during turtle season, which peaks in July and August. A quiet place to spend some quality time in one of the most remote villages in Costa Rica, visiting Tortuguero is definitely worth it because of the lush dense beauty and stunning beaches, the park has to offer.