Evergreen Lodge

Walkways into Tortuguero’s jungle

Above-ground walkways lead through Evergreen Lodge’s jungle setting to raised cabinas and an open-air restaurant. Arriving by boat makes the change of pace perceptible: Tortuguero’s canals take over from roads, and the rainforest becomes the center of the days. This sustainably built ecolodge can appeal to nature-minded families, honeymooners and travelers who want a wilderness stay with welcoming places to return to between outings.

A meeting of forest, wetlands and coast

On Costa Rica’s northeastern Caribbean shore, rainforest, freshwater lagoons, wetlands and beaches come together around Tortuguero National Park, founded to protect endangered species. That meeting of habitats gives wildlife outings and birdwatching their appeal. Guided canal trips take you into places difficult to reach on foot, while visits to the fishing village add a different perspective. A daily adventure itinerary is included in the lodge stay; night tours offer possibilities for seeing nesting or hatching turtles when the season and conditions allow.

Keep an afternoon for the lodge

A pool with hydro jets, comfortable lounging area and bar invite a slower interval after exploring. For a more active outing on the property, professional guides accompany the zipline course connecting eight platforms above the jungle. Spa choices include chocolate treatments and several massage techniques. Arrange those experiences and confirm their costs and inclusions rather than assuming they come with accommodation. WiFi is also available at the lodge.

The open-air restaurant keeps the natural surroundings in view during meals, with several courses of cuisine served through the stay. Leave time to enjoy the table as well as the outings: a meal in the landscape, a pause beside the pool and a return along the raised walkways give a day its own rhythm.

Rustic cabins with room to settle

Spacious cabinas have hardwood furnishings, tasteful decor, soft linens, private bathrooms with hot water and ceiling fans. There is no television or air conditioning, so the forest and its climate remain close even in the room. Elevated walkways connect accommodation and common areas, making movement through the grounds part of the experience. The lodge is also a wedding venue for parties wanting a celebration in this unusual setting; confirm event arrangements for your group.

Before you travel into Tortuguero

Access is by boat or flight, with a 25-pound luggage limit per person for either mode. National park admission is excluded from the stay and paid in person on arrival: $17 per adult, $5 for children aged 5–11 and free for children aged four or younger. Choose Evergreen for its forest atmosphere and shared adventures, with the transfer, baggage and room-comfort expectations planned before you set out.

What to consider when choosing Evergreen Lodge

• Choose a remote rainforest stay: boat or flight access leads into a landscape of canals, wetlands, lagoons and Caribbean shoreline with rewarding wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
• Stay in a spacious raised cabin: sustainably built accommodation, above-ground walkways, hardwood furnishings, soft linens and hot-water bathrooms make the rustic setting comfortable. Rooms have fans, with no air conditioning or television.
• Build the days around guided discovery: a daily adventure itinerary can include canal wildlife outings and village visits, with night turtle experiences depending on the nesting or hatching conditions.
• Keep downtime varied: a pool with hydro jets and a bar offer an easy pause, while an eight-platform zipline and spa treatments, including chocolate treatments, give you other choices. Confirm their arrangements and costs.
• Make meals part of the setting: open-air dining, landscape views and multi-course meals give you reason to linger at the lodge between outings.
• Consider it for a celebration in the forest: the lodge is a wedding venue, with the remote setting central to that appeal. Confirm event arrangements separately.
• Pack within the limit: baggage brought by boat or plane is restricted to 25 pounds per person.
• Keep national park admission separate from the stay: pay in person on arrival, at $17 per adult, $5 for children aged 5–11 and no charge for children aged four or younger.