<h2><strong>A Small Yet Adventurous Island</strong></h2><p>This all-day trip will begin with a cruise from Puntarenas to the Island of Tortuga, located in the Gulf of Nicoya. The island is approximately 120 hectares or 1.2 square kilometers; this small island is home to many different types of small fish, exotic birds, and even some monkeys. The breathtaking island of Tortuga has clear, calm waters and white sand beaches making it the perfect place to snorkel, paddleboard, and swim even with the youngest of tourists.&nbsp;</p><p>Once on the island, you will find beach chairs and umbrellas to relax under and a beach bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Food can also be made on the beach via your tour guides or a small restaurant located on the coast. The beach also has bathroom facilities and small outdoor showers to get fresh after a swim.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Scenic views from every angle&nbsp;</strong></h3><p>The beach is not the only attraction on this small island; a couple of short trails surround the island for a lovely little hike. These hikes reach viewpoints where the whole island can be seen, fantastic scenery, and a memorable picture opportunity.&nbsp;</p><p>On your way back from Puntarenas, continue enjoying the day on the cruise ride and lay back after all of your adventures. The cruise will provide you with soft drinks and some snacks. You might even catch the sunset while on your way back to Puntarenas. This tour will not disappoint you.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>FAQ for Tortuga Island Cruise - Day Trip</strong></h2><ul><li>Where is Isla Tortuga? Isla Tortuga can be found off the coast of Puntarenas in the Gulf of Nicoya. Approximately a 2 hours boat ride from the port of Puntarenas.</li><li>Can you stay on Tortuga Island? Unfortunately, it is prohibited to stay on Tortuga Island as there is no lodging and a national reserve.</li><li>Are there turtles on Tortuga Island? There are currently no turtles on Tortuga Island.</li><li>How long is the boat ride from Jaco to Tortuga Island? The boat ride from Jaco to Tortuga Island is approximately 2 hours.</li></ul>

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Hermosa Beach, Jaco

Playa Hermosa (Jaco)

Party Time: Jaco and Tamarindo

Party Time!

Arenal Volcano and Jaco Beach

Arenal Volcano and Jaco

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Endless Beach Fun: Manuel Antonio & Jaco

Endless Beach Fun

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Island Time

Island

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Pura Vida Classic

Cloud Forest

La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Jaco

La Paz Waterfalls and Jaco

Colors of Costa Rica: Celeste River and Jaco

Colors of Costa Rica

Monteverde and Jaco

Adventure, Nature & Party Combo: Bagaces and Jaco

Adventure, Nature & Party Combo

Surf and Wellness Retreat: Jaco and Nosara

Surf and Wellness Retreat

Jaco and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Jaco and Drake Bay

Jaco and Santa Teresa

Waterfalls, Nature, and Nightlife: Bajos del Toro and Jaco

Waterfalls, Nature, and Nightlife

Adventure Highlights Tour: Puerto Jiménez and Jaco

Adventure Highlights Tour

Inshore Slam Tarpon and Roosterfish: Best of Tortuguero and Jaco

Inshore Slam Tarpon and Roosterfish

Best of Costa Rica Fishing: Visit Arenal Volcano, Jaco, and Quepos

Best of Costa Rica Fishing

Marina

Surfing Nicoya: Santa Teresa and Nosara

Surfing Nicoya

Monteverde and Santa Teresa

Surfing the Pacific: Santa Teresa and Tamarindo

Surfing the Pacific

Manuel Antonio and Santa Teresa

Somewhere Over the Rainbow: La Paz and Santa Teresa

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Pacuare and Santa Teresa

Surf & Beach Hopping: Esterillos Beach and Santa Teresa

Surf & Beach Hopping 

Hot Springs & Cool Waves: Arenal Volcano and Santa Teresa

Hot Springs & Cool Waves

Costa Rica Sideways: Santa Teresa and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica Sideways

Tropical Ashram: Isla Chiquita and Santa Teresa

Tropical Ashram

Santa Teresa and Flamingo Beach

Remote Surf Spots: Puerto Jiménez and Santa Teresa

Remote Surf Spots

Playa Dominical and Santa Teresa

Dominical and Santa Teresa

Waterfalls & Surf Chic Combo: Bajos del Toro Valley and Santa Teresa

Waterfalls and Surf Chic Combo

Jungle. Yoga. Surf. Uvita and Santa Teresa

Jungle. Yoga. Surf.

Remote & Cool: San Isidro and Santa Teresa

Remote & Cool

Jungle Adventure & Surf Time: Rio Perdido and Santa Teresa

Jungle Adventure & Surf TIme

Jungle Yoga and Beach Retreat: Rio Celeste and Santa Teresa

Jungle Yoga and Beach Retreat

Pristine and Remote Costa Rica: Upala and Santa Teresa

Pristine and Remote Costa Rica

Santa Teresa and Conchal Beach

Foodie's Dream Vacation, Costa Rica Edition: Jungle Lodge in Upala and San José

Foodie's Dream Vacation: Costa Rica Edition

San Gerardo de Dota and San José

Puerto Viejo and San José

Jungle Nights & City Lights: Pacuare and San José

Jungle Nights & City Lights

Fishing on Lake Arenal: Visit Arenal Volcano and San José

Fishing on Lake Arenal

Monteverde and San José

Beachfront Glamping and City Combo: Isla Chiquita and San José

Beachfront Glamping and City Combo

Costa Rica Food Trail: San José and Manuel Antonio

Costa Rica Food Trail

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