Tortuguero National Park is located on the northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. This is one of the most popular Costa Rica attractions as sea turtles migrate here to nest annually. Tortuguero National Park encompasses nearly 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres), protecting numerous species of wildlife.

Tortuguero National Park was established in 1975 to protect 4 species of sea turtles. These species are Green, Leatherback, Loggerhead, and Hawkbill turtles. The people of the town Tortuguero watch over the nesting areas of these endangered species, protecting form both human and natural predatation.

Tortuguero National Park can only be accessed by boat through the canals or by plane. The park and canals are home to numerous species of wildlife, including many endangered species. Turtle nesting season is from July through October, with the peak season stretching from August through September. Visitors to Tortuguero can expect rainy weather during most times of the year.

The entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park was recently raised to $10 for foreign visitors. It is however, highly recommended to go with a professional guide, as the animals that inhabit the Costa Rica rainforests camoflauge very well to their surroundings.