🚤 How to Get to Tortuguero by Car (The Easy Way)
Planning your trip to Tortuguero?
👉 Most travelers get confused with parking, boats, and schedules…
💡 But it’s actually very simple — if you do it the right way
🚗 Drive to La Pavona
🅿️ Park safely
🚤 Take the boat to Tortuguero
👉 That’s it
💥 We help you organize everything in advance
👉 so you arrive stress-free and everything is ready
🚤 How to Get to Tortuguero by Car (The Easy Way)
Planning your trip to Tortuguero?
👉 Most travelers get confused with parking, boats, and schedules…
💡 But it’s actually very simple — if you do it the right way
🚗 Drive to La Pavona
🅿️ Park safely
🚤 Take the boat to Tortuguero
👉 That’s it
💥 We help you organize everything in advance
👉 so you arrive stress-free and everything is ready
🟢 QUICK SUMMARY (SAVE THIS)
✔ Route: San José → La Pavona → Tortuguero
✔ Total travel time: ~5 hours (including boat)
✔ Boat ride: ~1 hour through the canals
✔ Parking: ~₡10,000 per night (secure lot)
🚤 Boat Schedule (La Pavona → Tortuguero)
9:15 am | 11:15 am | 12:45 md
3:15 pm | 4:15 pm
💡 Best option for most travelers:
👉 11:15 am or 12:45 md boat
🚗 STEP 1 — Drive to La Pavona
From San José:
⏱ 3 to 4 hours drive
🅿️ STEP 2 — Parking in La Pavona
When you arrive:
👉 you leave your car at a secure parking lot
✔ 24/7 security & cameras
✔ Easy access to the dock
✔ Bathrooms & waiting area
✔ Card & cash accepted ₡10,000 per night
💡 We reserve your parking space for you
👉 so you don’t have to figure it out on arrival
📍 Google Maps: Tortuguero Parking La Pavona
🚤 STEP 3 — Boat from La Pavona to Tortuguero
From La Pavona, you take the boat through the canals
👉 this is where your Tortuguero experience begins 🌿
Boat Schedules & Prices
⏰ La Pavona → Tortuguero:
9:15 am | 11:15 am | 12:45 md
3:15 pm | 4:15 pm
⏰ Tortuguero → La Pavona:
6:40 am | 8:40 am | 10:45 am | 2:00 pm
⏳ Duration: ~1 hour (depends on water levels)
💵 Price: ₡4,000 per person — children under 3 ride free
🚤 STEP 3 — Boat from La Pavona to Tortuguero
From La Pavona, you take the boat through the canals
👉 this is where your Tortuguero experience begins 🌿
Boat Schedules & Prices
⏰ La Pavona → Tortuguero:
9:15 am | 11:15 am | 12:45 md
3:15 pm | 4:15 pm
⏰ Tortuguero → La Pavona:
6:40 am | 8:40 am | 10:45 am | 2:00 pm
⏳ Duration: ~1 hour (depends on water levels)
💵 Price: ₡4,000 per person — children under 3 ride free
⚠️ IMPORTANT (MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THIS)
There is no official ticket office at La Pavona
👉 tickets are sold informally at the dock
💥 This can lead to:
* confusion
* delays
* uncertainty
🌿 We Make It Easy
👉 We organize everything for you:
✔ Parking reservation
✔ Boat tickets (round trip)
✔ Best schedule based on your arrival
✔ Help coordinating your arrival
💥 You just arrive — everything is ready
Ready to Make Your Trip Easy?
Avoid confusion at La Pavona
Avoid last-minute decisions
👉 Arrive with everything already organized