Tropical Haven: Hotel Serendipity Tortuguero

Getting There

• Public Transportation

  If you are starting from the Tortuguero National Park entrance, you can catch a boat taxi to Tortuguero village. The boat ride is the primary means of transportation in this area, as many locations are only accessible by water. The taxi boats depart from various points in the park and will take you directly to the Tortuguero village docks. From there, you can walk or hire a local guide to help you navigate to Hotel Serendipity, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the village dock along the main pathways.

• Walking

  Once you arrive at the Tortuguero village dock, head towards the main street. From the dock, turn left and walk along the main path through the village. Continue walking straight until you reach the intersection with Playa street. Turn right onto Playa street, and you will find Hotel Serendipity Tortuguero on your left at 1809 Playa. The distance is roughly 0.5 miles and should take about 10-15 minutes on foot.

• Car and Boat Combination

  If you are traveling by car, you will need to drive to La Pavona, which is the nearest access point to Tortuguero. From San José, it is about a 3.5-hour drive to La Pavona. Once you reach La Pavona, you must park your car in the designated parking area (there may be a fee for parking, typically around $10 per day). After parking, take a boat taxi from La Pavona to Tortuguero village, which takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Upon arrival at the Tortuguero village dock, walk as previously described to reach Hotel Serendipity.