Tortuguero National Park and Marine Reserve This area exists to protect the most important breeding areas in Costa Rica for marine turtles. Of the 8 worldwide species, 4 nest on the beaches here. You can see leatherback turtles between April and June and green turtles from July to mid October. Other tropical wildlife is incredibly abundant as well being a major migratory bird route for North American birds. Tours using electric boats are carried out to view the wildlife in the many canals and creeks which form this estuary ecosystem This lodge is located on the sandspit side of the estuary and offers comfortable rooms and quality dining.