Tortuga Lodge
Hike on your Own
There are four short trails behind the Lodge that offer the opportunity to view nature and tropical wildlife. Be careful, even a whisper may scare away some animals. Very carefully turn over leaves and look the underside for thumbnail-sized Strawberry Poison Dart Frogs. Bathe yourself in insect repellent before you go. The area immediately around the Lodge is relatively insect-free, but as soon as you step into the forest, it gets very as soon as you step into the forest there are many insects. The trail is often very muddy; sandals are not recommended.
• Minimum age: adults or children accompanied by an adult.
• Duration: 30min – 1 hour and 30 minutes min subject to the trail (1 km,1.5 km,2 km and 3 km)
• Schedule: from 06:00am to 4:00pm
• Difficulty: easy
• Includes: Rubber boots are available at no charge. Ask at Reception.
• What to bring? Rubber boots, tennis shoes or hiking shoes, mosquito repellent.
• Private Y/N: N/A
• Important: DO NOT start on the trail after 5:00pm. It gets dark and dangerous fast. If there have been heavy rains the trails may be flooded, if you are not sure, check with the front desk.