Tortuga Lodge

Tortuga Lodge & Gardens believes that responsible tourism should benefit local communities and action be taken to make this a reality. This eco-lodge has many practices in place to reduce negative harm to the environment and celebrate the culture of the region. The property features restored original Caribbean Victorian architecture and design, with suites named after locals that were renowned for contributing to the area’s gastronomy, leadership, and development. Tortuga Lodge & Gardens is also a proud sponsor of the local Caribbean School of Music, where over thirty children and adolescents have the opportunity to learn about Caribbean-style music and are encouraged to spread culture and art in Tortuguero and San Francisco. Through this program, free weekly classes are available to students using traditional instruments like conga and bongo drums, cowbells, guitars, ukuleles, banjos, and quijongos. Approximately 55% of the lodge´s total energy consumption is supplied by 55 solar panels and using high-tech software, consumption patterns are analyzed to efficiently distribute the energy generated by the panels throughout the day. Through a high-tech system of filters and ultraviolet light, local water is purified for drinking, helping to eliminate the use of plastic bottles.