Best beaches in Tortuguero

3 ranked beaches in Tortuguero, Limón

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Playa Cerro Tortuguero
Scenic beach stretch near Cerro Tortuguero with rainforest backdrop and fewer casual visitors.

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7.0

Playa Tortuguero

Costa Rica’s iconic Caribbean turtle-nesting beach beside Tortuguero village and national park.

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Playa Tortuguero Norte

Quieter northern continuation of Tortuguero’s beach away from the main village access.

7.0

What makes Tortuguero's beaches stand out?

Tortuguero sits in Limón, Costa Rica and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Tortuguero or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.