This small and cozy lodge, specially designed for the complete enjoyment of the natural marvels of Tortuguero National Park, is located on a narrow strip of land between the Caribbean sea and the Tortuguero Lagoon. It offers direct access to the beach known as the most important nesting site for the green sea turtle throughout the entire Western Hemisphere (July through October). Other species of sea turtles can also be seen. Laguna Lodge also offers access to the various, smaller effluents within the national park, where besides observing the flora and fauna, you can experience the feeling of being in a rainforest among 140 foot high trees.

Mawamba Lodge is located at the beach in the midst of the Tortuguero National Park, on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.

Guest accommodations consist of 36 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fans and chairs for a pleasant, relaxing evening. Hotel facilities include two docks on the canals, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, two family-style restaurants with local and international cuisine (one specially designed for groups and incentives), BBQ, bar, souvenir shop, relaxing ranchos with hammocks, natural trails, beach access in walking distance, sand volleyball court, and a conference room where daily lectures on Tortuguero's natural history are presented. These comfortable accommodations in the heart of a tropical rain forest make Tortuguero your vacation spot!

The lodge is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park, and right across the main "canal" facing the town of Tortuguero. Surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, this is considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its rich in flora and fauna.

A secluded resort spanning 160 acres with miles of jungle trails, a meandering private canal with covered boat dock, and our half-mile of private beach adjoining miles of still more isolated and protected beaches. Stay at the beautifully landscaped cabinas, swim in our turtle-shaped pool, relax in the adjacent shady hammock hut with food and drink from the gourmet restaurant and bar.

From June to October the prime turtle season brings thousands of Atlantic Green Sea Turtles to the beaches of Tortuguero. Leatherback and Hawksbill Sea Turtles, in lesser numbers, arrive to lay eggs from December to March. Come and look for Sea Turtles, along with Monkeys, Parrots, Toucans, Blue Morphus butterflies, colorful Poison Dart frogs, Three-toed Sloths and many other wonderful rainforest creatures.