Tortugal is near Castillo San Felipe easily reached using one of our free kayaks. Breezes flow into Tortugal as the property is a peninsula located upriver from the very busy town of Fronteras; creating an extraordinarily healthy environment, yet close enough to services to be able to walk there, Tortugal's bay is perfect for swimming and diving from the platform to the floating sun deck furnished with loungers and chairs. Vehicle parking is in a private lot on the eastern side of the bridge where guests will be met and brought to Tortugal (5 minute ride). Guests are also received at the municipal dock when travelling by bus. Use of kayaks, excellent wifi throughout, EcoFiltro water available at no extra
charge. Library, homemade food, dog, cat to pet. Beautiful walk to town through hardwoods and cacao (chocolate). Cabins, chalets and rooms have river or jungle views with private bathrooms. Rooms are kept cool with overhead fans and thick
native roofs. Tortugal is one of very few places on the planet where one can swim in clean, clear waters and sleep in the beauty and quiet of an artesinal surrounding.
Property Name: Tortugal Boutique River Lodge & Marina
Street Address: On the shore of the Rio Dulce between the Bridge and Castillo San Felipe
Apt, suite, floor etc. : Rio Dulce National Park
City : Fronteras, Rio Dulce - Izabal
Postal Code : 00011
Contact Name: Ashley Becker
Phone: +502 5306 6432
Email: holatortugal@gmail.com
Amenities
- Baggage storage
- Laundry service
- Lounge
- Photocopying services
- Printer
- 24-hour security
- Access to healthcare professionals
- Accessible Parking
- Breakfast, Continental
- Breakfast, free
- Canoeing
- Cashless payment accepted
- CCTV in common areas
- Cleaning chemicals used are effective agaist COVID
- Designated smoking area
- Fire extinguishers
- Guest accomodation cleaning can be cancelled
- Guests can opt out of daily room cleaning
- Internet
- Invoices
- Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Movie nights
- Non-smoking rooms
- Prepared lunches
- Refillable water stations
- Restaurant
- Single-use plastics removed
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tour Assistance
- Towels changed upon request
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 12:00 PM
Property and Cancelation Policies :
Terms and Conditions
- prices quoted are best available.
- 22% tax will be added.
- payment by credit/debit card or cash.
- additional charges apply for children over age 4 or extra persons.
- stated room occupancy cannot be exceeded.
- elevations at Tortugal vary from river elevation to 15 feet.
- walkways and handrails are not secure for persons with mobility issues or young children.
- Tortugal is constructed of native materials
- for this reason, absolutely no cooking or smoking can be permitted in the rooms
- housekeeping service is provided daily upon request. Please leave the room key at the front desk and request whatever service you would like i.e., towels, make up bed.
- linens are changed every third day.
- Room are not entered unless guest leaves key at front desk and invites housekeeping service.
- assistance is available at reception day and night.
- all rooms with the exception of El Ranchito have private bathrooms, some rooms have bath tubs.
- do not bring your own food or drink into Tortugal
- no charge for use of the kayak but take care of it! Be sure to tie up both ends so the points will not be damaged!
- do not go out in the middle of the river, stick close to shore.
- kayak only in the early mornings as winds come up and the kayak could be swamped.
- leaving Tortugal is simple as taking our water taxi (extra charge if not during service times)or by walking out using our trails.
- free water taxi service to Fronteras is available in front of the restaurant at approximately 6:45 am, 2pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 9 pm
- wait in the restaurant where you can see the boat. When you see the driver approaching the boat let him know you would like a ride.
- Private parking is available just before the Bridge on the El Relleno (East)side. Follow the gravel road to the red oxidized gate. Let the attendant know you are a guest of Tortugal. Call us from the dock. 5306 6432 or 7742 8847
- If travelling by bus, in Fronteras, Rio Dulce (the West side of the Bridge)follow the small road to the river and the municipal dock and call us from there. 5306 6432 or 7742 8847