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Manatus Lodge

  • Manatus Lodge, Tortuguero
  • Manatus Lodge, Costa Rica
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A small, comfortable lodge in Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park.

A small, comfortable lodge in Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park.

Manatus Lodge sits right in the heart of Tortuguero National Park and is only accessible by boat or light aircraft. With only 12 bungalows, the lodge offers an intimate and comfortable stay. Each bungalow features two queen beds, air conditioning, modern amenities, and a private outdoor patio with a shower – perfect for cooling down after a day’s wildlife spotting.

The lodge makes the most of its beautiful location with a swimming pool, bar, and deck area right on the water’s edge where sightings of monkeys, tropical birds, and other wildlife are common. The open-air restaurant serves à la carte dishes showcasing traditional Costa Rican cuisine.

Included in your stay are two boat trips exploring the creeks and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll discover its extraordinary biodiversity. Expect to spot a wealth of wildlife, from dozens of bird species to river turtles, caiman, otters, iguanas, sloths, and three types of monkey – Spider, Howler, and Capuchin. You’ll also visit the nearby Tortuguero village and the Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor Centre.

Other adventures, such as guided night walks, kayaking, or witnessing Green Sea and Hawksbill turtles nesting (July–October), can be booked for an additional cost.

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What our clients say

  • Everything was good.  An unexpected highlight was the chocolate tour to the local conservation chocolate plantation in Sarapiqui.

    DS, Coventry Jan 2017

  • Highlights:- Hard to choose, but the noises and sounds surrounding us all day and night, created by all the wildlife was fantastic.  Never heard anything like it and loved it. …

    ST, Swords May 2011

  • Highlight?: Seeing turtles laying eggs on the beach in Tortuguero

    AD, Ilkley Sep 2017

  • The whole Tortuguero experience was brilliant.

    TK, Leighton buzzard Dec 2016

  • Highlights “Our overall impression was how lovely all the people were that we met, amazing wildlife and very good food. Our most memorable experience was probably kayaking at Tortuguero although…

    JP, Newtown Feb 2012

  • So many brilliant memories but if we had to pick one it was witnessing the sea turtle lay eggs on beach in Tortugero.

    PG, Galway Aug 2019
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