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Mawamba Lodge - Tortuguero
 
 
TORTUGUERO 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT - MAWAMBA LODGE
 

TORTUGUERO is one of the most beautiful and scenic sites of Costa Rica. A trip from San Jose to Tortuguero shows the richness of the most exuberant vegetation in the country ( Caribbean slope and lowlands ), as well as the most of wildlife that you can easily see in a short trip! Transportation and tours are mostly done by boat, so this nature experience is recommended to all ages! You will have great chances to see caymans, crocodiles, toucans, kingfishers, monkeys ( 3 different types ), sloths, iguanas, turtles and poison arrow frogs and many others! Do not miss it!

This package is operated by Mawamba Lodge and it runs daily picking clients up at the main hotels in San Jose. The pick up times are fixed at most of the hotels. If the hotel is not included on the list, clients should make their own way to the hotels where Mawamba will pick up their clients. During the whole trip an english speaking naturalist guide will escort the group.

On this trip to Tortuguero you are only allowed to take 30 pounds of luggage per person due to the space limitation on the boat transfers. If you are not coming back to San Jose, you are allowed to take all your luggage without any problem. You can also fly in or fly out from Tortuguero, or combine one way by boat and land and one way flying. ( Please quote the flights separately! ) If you fly in our out you are strictly only allowed to take 25 pounds of luggage per person.

Mawamba Lodge is located between the ocean and the river, with walking access to the beach. Swimming in the river or in the ocean is not recommended. The lodge has a beautiful pool surrounded by a tropical vegetation. Having front beach is a great advantage in general and a great plus during the laying of eggs of the green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ). The tour starts right at the beach of the hotel. ( Season: July to September ) If you are planning to take this optional tour it is important to wear dark clothes ( black ). Photos or videos are strictly prohibited!

Tortuguero National Park Panoramic View - Mawamba Lodge at the Tortuguero Bar
Main Canal - Tortuguero National Park

FIRST DAY

On the first day the Mawamba bus will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the province of Limon crossing the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the continental divide until reaching the Rio Danta Restaurant for a typical breakfast in the Caribbean lowlands. After breakfast the trip will continue across banana plantations to Caño Blanco Dock ( 1 ½ hours drive ). From there the journey will continue by boat to Tortuguero Town and Sandbar. It is a breathtaking trip on calm water using many different rivers. The boats have canopies and rain ponchos for the passenger. During the trip the guide will point out birds and animals and will be explaining the natural history of the area. If the clients require vegetarian food, tell us in advance, so that we can make the arrangements. On arrival to Mawamba, lunch will be served. Meals are served on a menu basis, at indicated hours, offering a wide variety of excellent cuisine.

In the afternoon your tour guide will take you on a tour to see the main highlights of the lodge, consisting in a butterfly farm ( species that feed on fruit ), a bio-digestor, a frog farm ( red eye frogs ), the acuarium ( local fish ) and the lodge gardens. Very soon the tour will include a new butterfly farm ( species that feed on nectar ), a garden of hidroponia and an iguana farm with fresh water turtles. New!

Dinner will be at Mawamba Lodge. The lodge has a swimming pool, beachfront, the Tortuguero river, beautiful gardens, a natural trail, hammocks, a bar with music, television room and a restaurant. Swimming at the beach or river is not recommended due to the strong currents, but the spectacle of the wild Caribbean is outstanding.

Floating Restaurant with a la carte menu! Very soon!

Overnight in Mawamba Lodge.

By bus and boat
6:30 - 7:00 a.m. Pick up in the San Jose Metropolitan Area at the Hotel or indicated place.
8:15 a.m Breakfast at Rio Danta Restaurant ( located in Guapiles )
11:00 a.m Arriving to Caño Blanco dock for the boat transfer ( Caño Blanco / Mawamba Lodge )
1:00 p.m. Welcome Cocktail at the Hotel upon arrival
Hotel Check-in
Lunch at the Hotel’s Restaurant
3:00 p.m. Tour to see the attractions in the lodge
7 :00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner at the Hotel’s Restaurant.

By air
Pick up at the Tortuguero air strip at 7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant
Midday: Lunch at the hotel’s Restaurant
3:00 p.m. Tour to see the attractions in the lodge
7 :00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner at hotel’s restaurant.

Tortuguero Sand Bar Arrival Dock at Mawamba Lodge
Rooms - Mawamba Lodge

SECOND DAY

On the second day we will visit the Tortuguero National Park to observe the fauna and flora of the forest. The trip will take two hours in the morning. Normally the morning tour starts at 6:00 a.m. and finishes at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast afterward. The boats are small without a canopy for a better view. After breakfast you will leave the hotel at 9:00 a.m. Reaching Caño Blanco at 11:00 a.m., where you will be able to use the restrooms and then continue your trip to the Rio Danta Restaurant to have lunch. Lunch at Rio Danta is included and afterwards, the bus will take you to San Jose or you will continue with your itinerary at this point.. If not, the bus will leave you at the different hotels in San Jose between 3 and 4 p.m.

From Rio Danta we can make an easy connection for the Arenal Volcano. The passengers will reach Rio Danta Restaurant around 1:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. the guests may leave from Rio Danta to reach the volcano area around 4:30 p.m. A private, or shuttle transfer or rented car can be arranged at Rio Danta. If you are continuing your trip to the Caribbean area, we can organize a car rental delivery at the Caribbean Dish restaurant in Siquirres..

By bus and boat
Between 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant.
8 :30 a.m. Check out.
9:00 a.m. Departure by boat.
11:00 a.m. Arrival to Caño Blanco.
1:00 p.m. Lunch at Rio Danta Restaurant ( Located in Guapiles ).
3:30 p.m. Arriving to San Jose.


By air

6:00 a.m. Light Breakfast.
6:20 a.m. Check out.
6:30 a.m. Drop off at the Tortuguero air strip. ( Flights are not included )

Standard Room - Mawamba Lodge Pool - Mawamba Lodge
Boat tours in the National Park

SERVICES INCLUDED

1 Night in Mawamba Lodge with meals ( 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches and 1 dinner )
Boat transportation and regular boat tour
English speaking tour guide
Bus transportation roundtrip from San Jose
Tour of attractions in the lodge
1 boat tour for 2 hours in the Tortuguero National Park ( Entrance fee not included )

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance fee to the Tortuguero National Park ( US $ 10.00 per person )
Drinks except what is offered during meals
Optional Tours and the Turtle Nesting Tour during the season ( US $ 30.00 )
Flights in case of flying in or flying out
Tips for bellboys, bus drivers, boat drivers and tour guides

 

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