San Jose Trip Overview
The Gulf of Nicoya’s archipelago paradise is made up of various islands that are home to nature’s abundance. The area is a sanctuary for marine birds, with white sand beaches and flora and fauna native to our Central Pacific Coast. The world-renowned Isla Tortuga is part of this beautiful archipelago.
Located 12 miles from Puntarenas, Isla Tortuga’s 120 hectares are maintained as a protected forest. The area maintains the Bandera Azul Ecológica, a distinction awarded to certain beaches in Costa Rica for their pure, unpolluted waters. Because of the island’s location, its waves are gentle and its waters turquoise.
Additional Info
Duration: 14 hours
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises
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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
The Gulf of Nicoya’s archipelago paradise is made up of various islands that are home to nature’s abundance. The area is a sanctuary for marine birds, with white sand beaches and flora and fauna native to our Central Pacific Coast. The world-renowned Isla Tortuga is part of this beautiful archipelago.
Located 12 miles from Puntarenas, Isla Tortuga’s 120 hectares are maintained as a protected forest. The area maintains the Bandera Azul Ecológica, a distinction awarded to certain beaches in Costa Rica for their pure, unpolluted waters. Because of the island’s location, its waves are gentle and its waters turquoise.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, Second Ave. and Fifth St., San Jose Costa Rica
Hotel pick-ups start at 06:00 am from San José downtown
After pickup from your hotel in the San José metropolitan area, travel by bus to Puntarenas, enjoying a light breakfast along the way.
Stop At: Bay Island Cruises – Day Tours, Oficina Central Paseo Colon 175 este del Edificio Parroquial, Puntarenas 60101 Costa Rica
Arrival to Puntarenas at 08:30 am where you will board a catamaran for a 1.5-hour cruise through the beautiful landscapes of the Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga Island. During the cruise you’ll also enjoy tropical fruits, fish ceviche, natural drinks, and other snacks. Live music and entertainment creates a festive atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tortuga Island, Puntarenas 00000 Costa Rica
Upon arrival to Tortuga Island at 10:30 am enjoy the beach and have some leisure time.
Due to its geographical features, Tortuga Island’s waters are clear turquoise, which are optimal for swimming.
Situated 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island (called by local indigenous people “Tolinga”) has an area of 120 hectares and is maintained as a protected forest, which has been awarded the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years.
In the Gulf of Nicoya, there is a heavenly archipelago of several islands with lush natural beauty and a sanctuary that is home to seabirds, white sandy beaches, and the flora and fauna of our Central Pacific region.
Duration: 6 hours
