Snorkeling in Islas Tortuga (Turtle Islands) Costa Rica

Lodging and snorkeling packages

From the main beach inside Curu Wild Life Refuge, our company will transported you by boat to Islas Tortuga, famous in Costa Rica for snorkeling and its beauty. The trip takes about 10 minutes by a sea that is normally smooth and safe. Departure is scheduled at 9 am, however you can contact us for a different time of the day.

On the way to the islands you will enjoy the beautiful coastline together with some marine life. The exciting experience of going with the boat through the hole in the rock called  Arco Iris (Rainbow Rock) is one of the best parts of the tour. Our staff will take you in the boat tour showing you the wild life and explaining the reason of the name of the islands and some of it´s history.

For snorkeling we take you  with the boat to the group of islands named Morteros. If you don´t  snorkel, we can drop you at the main beach to relax and feel as in Paradise. This snorkeling site is famous for the large number of colorful fish and some corals. In the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica there´s not much hard coral, but lots of fish and shellfish that keeps your attention. Among the most common species you will find the King Angel Fish, Cortez Angel Fish, Damsels, Starfish, eels, gobies and many others.

After snorkeling our captain will take you to the main beach of Tortuga Islands where our staff will prepare some fresh fruits, sodas and snacks, in addition, you can sunbathe, swim or buy souvenirs at the island´s store. We will stop on this beach for about 1 hour, however you can ask the staff for the option of staying longer on the islands, he will tell you about the option of taking back another of our boats, depending on that day´s schedule.  

No reservation is required for the tour, just by been at the office inside Curu Wild Life Refuge 15 minutes before departure time you can buy the ticket for the boat, and you can experience this adventure. Only if lunch is required then we will ask you  to call or write one day in advance.

On the  Islas Tortuga tour, if you want to add lunch, then we need you to contact us to make a  reservation. The cost for lunch is $10, (BBQ) and you can chose between fish, chicken or vegetarian. It is prepared with fresh local fish in a special type of BBQ sauce, fruits and potatoes, all served by our staff on the island. 

-a minimum of 2 people is required

-Upon entering the park you must pay the $10 entry fee

-Curú is open from 7 am to 4pm, every day .

Write for details and reservations