Does Costa Rica have a sanctuary for turtles?

The Costa Rican legislature declared Tortuguero National Park in 1975 to protect the nesting turtles, the beach and the adjacent terrestrial habitats.



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The Costa Rican legislature declared Tortuguero National Park in 1975 to protect the nesting turtles, the beach and the adjacent terrestrial habitats.

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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Nesting Habits
  • Santa Rosa National Park and Playa Nancite: Year round, but the best months are May through October.
  • Ostional Wildlife Refuge: Year round, but the best months are May through October.
  • Camaronal Wildlife Refuge: April through November.


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Olive Ridleys: Along the Pacific, they nest throughout the year, though on many beaches the nesting is concentrated from July to November. Hawksbills: Nest in Cahuita National Park in September & October and can be found foraging in the Golfo Dulce.

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If you're wondering ?Is Costa Rica expensive??, the answer is yes and no. Compared to other Central American countries like Nicaragua or El Salvador, Costa Rica is generally more on the expensive side. It's pretty well-developed and has a thriving tourism industry, so things do cost more.

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My 14-night trip around Costa Rica was everything I needed and more. And I only spent about $1550 total for it all! By using points to cover the flights and most of the car rental, I was left with spending money only on gas, accommodation, food, and fun!

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For a one week Costa Rica trip, I recommend to bring around $300 dollars in US dollars cash per person to begin with. Then, exchange about $100 USD to Costa Rican colones when you first arrive at the bank or supermarket.

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How Much Cash Should I Carry in Costa Rica? In general, it's a good idea to carry between $50-$100, most of which should be composed of small and medium-sized bills (example exchange rates include $20 =10.000 colones, $10=5.000 colones, $4=2.000 colones, $2=1.000 colones.)

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