Discover the hidden world of the rainforest at night on a guided tour in Tortuguero. Explore the northern paths, spot nocturnal creatures, and enjoy a peaceful, intimate experience.

PRICE: $20
per person

 

When the light fades and the rainforest transforms, a different Tortuguero emerges—quiet, mysterious, and full of life. This after-dark jungle discovery invites you to explore the northern sector of the village, a calmer area rich in biodiversity and far from the usual crowds.

Guided only by professional lamps and your naturalist guide’s trained eyes, uncover a hidden world that exists exclusively at night. As you move along the trail, every sound gains meaning—the soft croak of frogs, the rustling of leaves, the distant call of night birds. The forest reveals creatures that stay completely invisible during the day.

Wildlife commonly observed on this route includes red-eyed tree frogs perched on leaves, emerald-green glass frogs, rainforest toads and ground frogs, sleeping birds balancing on delicate branches, nocturnal mammals like kinkajous or opossums, harmless snakes active under the cover of darkness, and colorful insects and rainforest curiosities.

Some nights burst with activity; others feel deeper and quieter. Embrace this natural unpredictability—it’s part of the true rainforest experience. While most visitors explore the central trails, this experience takes you to the less-traveled northern paths where wildlife behaves more naturally.

Enjoy a more intimate and peaceful environment, far fewer people, better chances for amphibian encounters, a cleaner and safer trail, and clearer sounds of the untouched forest. The result is a more authentic and immersive after-dark adventure.

Your experience is led by a trained wildlife guide, specialized in nocturnal species and behavior. Expect slow, careful, and safe movement along the trail, scientific yet engaging explanations in English, responsible wildlife viewing, professional-quality lights included, and an educational, respectful, small-group atmosphere.

The focus is to help you understand what you’re looking at—not just point out animals, but reveal their stories. This tour is built to highlight the rhythm of the rainforest—slow, alive, and endlessly surprising.

Tour Highlights:

Immerse yourself in the rainforest’s nocturnal world on a guided tour
Explore the less-traveled northern paths for a more intimate experience
Spot red-eyed tree frogs, kinkajous, and other nocturnal creatures
Enjoy a peaceful environment with fewer people and clearer forest sounds
Learn about the rainforest’s secrets from a certified naturalist guide

Includes:

flashlights
Certified naturalist guide
Optical equipment

 

 

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