Pavona

About Pavona

Boat Pavona Tortuguero

The most popular and fastest route is via La Pavona.

  • The boat trip usually takes about one hour, although in April and May, it can take longer due to low water levels.
  • Pavona is the best option if you’re traveling from Arenal, Cahuita, or Puerto Viejo, especially if you’re driving a rental car which is about 3–4 hours from these destinations.

Please Follow this route: Guápiles → Cariari → Cuatro Esquinas → Palacios → Pavona Parking. When booking, We will provide our google and waze location so you can drive to us and arrive on time.

Parking Lot

Yes! We offer secure indoor and outdoor parking located just 20 meters from the boats.
We have night security, cameras, a bar, restaurant, free internet and mini-market, so you can comfortably wait for your departure.
Prices:

Parking per night $22

Pavona Tortuguero Schedule

Daily Departure from Pavona Parking to your Hotel In Tortuguero.

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM - 3:15 PM 4:15 PM

Tortuguero Pavona Schedule

Daily returns from your hotel in Tortuguero to Pavona Parking.

6:40 AM - 8:40 AM - 10:40 AM - 2:00 PM

Bookings

Book your Service

By booking you avoid being hassled and scammed in Pavona, you simply show your reservation and continue directly to waiting area. 

Please write your full name for reservation. Only one person is necessary.
Please check carefully. Reservation will be sent to your email.
Phone Number is important for updates and changes.
Parking on the right hand side Name Rancho La Pavona.
Please choose a boat you want to catch. Reservation is valid for all shared boats times.
Write Arrival Date to Pavona. Example: 21 Dec 2026
Write returning date to Pavona: Example: 21 Dec 2026
Write the number of people traveling. $8 or 4.000 colones per person one way. $16 per person roundtrip 8.000 colones.
Parking is $22 per night or 10.000 colones
Write the name of your AirBnB, Booking or Hotel for Correct Droppoff Location.

Schedule

Pavona Tortuguero Hotels

9:15

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11:15

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12:40

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15:15

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16:15

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Schedule

Tortuguero Hotels Pavona

4:45

Hotel-Pavona

6:40

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8:40

Hotel-Pavona

10:40

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14:00

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