Casa Tortuga

Experience the natural beauty of Guanacaste in our stylish and "easy" vacation rental property steps away from Playa Junquillal.

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Welcome to Casa Tortuga

Your perfect vacation rental in Junquillal, Costa Rica, where relaxation meets adventure in a stunning natural setting.

90 minute

5 minute

easy walk to the beach

drive from Liberia Airport (LIR)

The Backstory

Who We Are

We are Canadians living abroad since the '90s, looking for that perfect spot to end up when the real work is done. We think we found it.

Why Costa Rica

The nature, the weather, the diversity, the people, the proximity and the Pacific are just a few reasons why we chose Costa Rica. Come visit and you'll see.

Our goal is to make this kind of view a daily occurrence, for at least half the year. So we invested in Costa Rica and started working the plan.

The Long Term Plan

Know Before You Go

Getting Around

We prefer the flexibility of a rental car, and if you do too you MUST use Waze to navigate. Make sure you use it a few times before you visit as it is a little different than the the other standard GPS apps.

Spending Money

The local currency is called the colones and is loosely pegged to the dollar at around 500 to 1. Many places give you the choice to pay with either one, and credit cards are accepted just about everywhere we have been so far.

Forget iPhone messaging and other apps, absolutely everyone uses WhatsApp...and the more I use it I can see why. All efforts to speak Spanish are appreciated too, so if you don't speak the language make Google Translate your friend.

Communication

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500 The Destination

Guanacaste

A diverse and very popular tourist destination in northwestern Costa Rica, known for its Pacific coastline, tropical dry forests, volcanoes, and rich cultural heritage, offering a mix of adventure, relaxation, and luxury for all.

Junquillal

A tranquil, undeveloped community in Guanacaste, known for its long, golden beaches, powerful surf, and rich biodiversity. Key attractions include its spectacular sunsets, a significant sea turtle hatchery, and opportunities for surfing, kayaking, and beach hopping.

A peaceful, remote beach ideal for relaxation and nature lovers. The beach also boasts an "Ecological Blue Flag" status for its clean practices and provides a relaxing alternative to the busier tourist hubs.