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Turtle Beach Lodge
LODGE
( 2248-0707, after hours 8837-6969;
www.turtlebeachlodge.com
;
2-night package per adult/child
US$299/90; )
Surrounded by 70 hectares of tropical gardens and rainforest, Tortuguero's northernmost
lodge (8km outside the village) is flanked by beach and river. Spacious wood cabins have
tile floors, hardwood furniture and huge screened windows. Guests can explore the onsite
network of jungle trails, kayak the adjacent canal, or lounge around the turtle-shaped pool
or thatch-roofed hammock hut.
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
LODGE
per adult/child US$548/348; )
This elegant lodge, operated by Costa Rica Expeditions, is set amid 20 serene hectares of
private gardens, directly across the canal from Tortuguero's airstrip. The 27 demure rooms
channel a 19th-century safari vibe, with creamy linens, handmade textiles, vintage photos
and broad terraces that invite lounging. The grounds come equipped with private trails and
a riverside pool, bar and restaurant.
Evergreen Lodge
LODGE
2222-6841;
evergreentortuguero.com
; 2-night package per adult/child US$258/
129; )
One of three hotels operated by the Pachira group, this pleasant place has a more rustic,
less resorty feel than its counterparts, with 60 newly remodeled rooms and private bunga-
lows surrounded by jungle greenery. Guests have access to a sunny pool area, Tortuguero's
only canopy tour (US$30), free use of kayaks and an upstairs bar overlooking the river.
Laguna Lodge
LODGE
per adult/child US$299/150; )
This expansive lodge, liberally decorated with gorgeous mosaic art and trim, has 110
graceful rooms with high ceilings and wide decks lined with SarchÃ-made leather rocking
