Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Experience | A Once-in-a-Lifetime Natural W
🐢 Peak Nesting Season July-October for green sea turtles (we visited in August) Nesting cycle: Every 15 days × 5 times per turtle Strict prohibitions: Flashlights/noise/touching (fines up to $500) 🚤 Immersive Experience Report 1️⃣ Getting There Only accessible by 1.5hr jungle riverboat (no roads) Recommended stay: Tortuga Lodge (includes guided tours) 2️⃣ Night Observation Tour 7:30PM departure → Red-light guidance only 10-person rotating groups: 5 prone observers + 5 standing Witness: 100+ eggs sliding into sandpit - absolutely magical 3️⃣ Unexpected Bonus "4D experience": Getting sand-blasted by mama turtle's flippers💦 🌴 Next-Day Adventures Morning boat tour: "Mini Amazon" waterways (toucans + crocodiles) Village exploration: Ride local boat bus along the river 📸 Photo Tips Only allowed shot: Dock at sunset (strict no-photos during nesting) Alternative: Next-day photos of empty nest pits (P2) #NatureMiracle #EcotourismMustDo #CostaRicaExclusive