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Tortuguero's longest-established lodging, Miss Junie's place is set on spacious palm-
shaded grounds strewn with hammocks and wooden armchairs. Spotless wood-paneled
rooms in a nicely kept tropical plantation-style building are tastefully decorated with wood
accents and bright bedspreads. Upstairs rooms share a breezy balcony overlooking the
canal. It's at the northern end of the town's main street.
North of the Village
Most of the lodges north and west of the village cater to high-end travelers on package
deals, though most will accept walk-ins (er, boat-ins) if they aren't full. Multinight pack-
ages typically include accommodations, three meals daily, boat and walking tours and
transport to/from San José. Note that Mawamba Lodge and Laguna Lodge are on the same
peninsula as Tortuguero Village, so you can walk or boat into town. Other lodges lie across
the canal and are only accessible by boat or water taxi.
Toucan & Tarpon Lodge
CABINAS
8524-1804;
www.toucanandtarpon.com
;
s/d/tr/q incl breakfast US$30/40/45/
50)
Just across the river from Tortuguero village, this place was opened in late 2013 by Cana-
dian expatriates Jeff and Sue. Three simple
cabinas
with solar electricity and Guatemalan
textiles sleep between two and four. Other amenities include delicious homemade break-
fasts, a communal kitchen with well-stocked spice cabinet, free canoe use and excellent
wildlife-spotting (monkeys, sloths, toucans) in the surrounding trees.
Rana Roja
LODGE
breakfast US$40/45, r or cabins per person incl 3 meals US$60; )
This Tico-run spot is one of Tortuguero's best value places, especially for solo travelers.
Twelve immaculate rooms and five cabins with private terraces and rockers are connected
by elevated walkways; all have tile floors, hot showers and awesome jungle views. Free
kayaks are available onsite and guests can make use of the pool at the adjacent Evergreen
Lodge.
