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Tortuga Island lies in the Gulf of Nicoya and is known for its white-sand beaches and clear Pacific waters. Accessible by organized boat tours, it is a popular destination for day trips focused on swimming, snorkeling, and beach relaxation. Guided snorkeling excursions in the surrounding volcanic rock formations allow visitors to observe tropical fish and diverse marine life. The main beach area includes shaded picnic spots and basic visitor facilities, set against a backdrop of tropical forest. Calm waters and wide views across the Gulf of Nicoya contribute to the island's easygoing atmosphere
Language:
Spanish
Currency:
Costa Rican Colon (CRC), US dollar (US$)
| Tortuga Island, Costa Rica Weather | ||||||||||||
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| Temperature (Fahrenheit) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 89 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 87 |
| Low | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Low | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Precipitation | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Inches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Centimeters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 13 | 3 |
| Humidity | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Percent | 89 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 93 |
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