Tortuga Islands
Islas Tortugas or Turtle Islands
The Islas Tortuga or Turtle Islands are just 3 kilometers from the main beach of Curú Wild Life Refuge. The trip takes about 10 minutes on boats with outboard motors.
The waters are calm and are protected by the same islands. During the boat tour it is common to see dolphins, humpback whales, turtles and seabirds. Trees and vegetation adorm the sedimentary rock that forms the coastline berweein Curu and Islas Tortuga.
The principal island is named Tolinga, is about 120 hectares (296 acres) and has two white sand beaches with palm trees and crystalline waters. The Mortero Islands are part of this group, and are considered as being the best place for snorkeling in the east coast of the Nicoya Peninsula.
On the main beach of the island, we have a special place with tables and benches on top of teak tree trunks, where we offer our guests fresh fruits, sodas and snacks in appreciation for your visit.
Boats depart every day around 9 am from Curu beach, and we recommend you be there 15 minutes before so you have time to select the snorkeling gear that best fit you. The boat will take you in a 10 minutes ride to the islands. Snorkeling is from the boat and you will have about 1hr to explore the area around Morteros Islands. The boat will stop at Tortuga beach for 1 hr, so you will return to Curu around 12:30 to continue with other activities if desired. If you need to sqchedule a different time for departure or for getting back please contact us, there´s no extra charge.
| Rates for the Tour to Islas Tortuga or Turtle Islands | ||
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| Boat tour with fruits, drinks and snacks | Snorkeling gear rental |
Lunch at the island (BBQ) |
| $ 20 | $ 5 | $ 10 |
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A minimum of 2 people is required Add $10 for the admission fee to Curu Wild Life Refuge Curu is open from 7am till 4pm, every day. |
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