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Cruise this morning with naturalist guides along canals lined by raffia palm, habitat of howler and white faced monkeys, green iguanas and tropical birds. Look for white and snowy egrets and the amazing nests of the
Montezuma oropéndula bird. Then, enter the mysterious reflecting waters of
Caño Palma wildlife reserve. Next, visit the Green Turtle Research Station.
Learn about efforts to protect the turtle's nesting habitat, eggs and young
hatchlings. Walk along the Atlantic turtle nesting beaches with a naturalist
guide. Next to Tortuguero town. Meet Costa Rican school children on your
visit to a local school (when in session). Return to your lodge for lunch.
Free time to enjoy your lodge's swimming pool and tropical flower gardens.
Visit a butterfly garden. See colorful butterflies. Enjoy an afternoon boat
excursion into Tortuguero Park. Look for otters, turtles and manatees.
Dinner.
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