Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Castor Hunter Thomas
TOUR
( 8870-8634;
http://castorhunter.blogspot.com
; Soda Doña María)
Excellent local guide and 40-year Tortuguero resident who has led hikes, turtle tours and
canoe tours for over 20 years. Contact Castor at Soda Doña María.
Ballard Excursions
TOUR
Ross Ballard, a Canadian with deep local roots, leads 3½-hour walking tours focusing on
the biology and ecology of the species-rich rainforest at the foot of Cerro Tortuguero, the
region's tallest hill.
Don Chico Tours
TOUR
( 2709-8033)
Longtime local guide Chico offers both hiking and canoe tours; look for his sign just bey-
ond Miss Miriam's restaurant (towards the beach on the north side of the soccer field).
Sleeping
Tortuguero Village
In addition to places listed below, the village has a number of basic
cabinas
(cabins) char-
ging US$18 and up for a double room.
Casa Marbella
B&B
( 2709-8011, 8833-0827;
http://casamarbella.tripod.com
; incl breakfast s US$35-60, d US$40-65,
extra person US$10; )
In the heart of the village, with a spacious and delightful canal-side deck, this B&B owned
by naturalist Daryl Loth is easily Tortuguero's most appealing in-town option. Ten simple,
well-lit rooms come with ceiling fans, superclean bathrooms and hearty breakfasts served
overlooking the water.
