Tortugal Boutique River Lodge, Rio Dulce
About the Hotel
Rooms and Lodging
Tortugal Boutique River Lodge provides several styles of lodging. These range from a honeymoon suite to private bungalows and rooms for three or four guests. The House on the Hill includes a kitchen, bathroom, washer, and dryer. Fiber optic internet is available in all rooms. The Two Bedroom Suite features a living area and views. One bedroom has a queen bed, while the other includes two single beds. Some rooms provide views of the jungle, river, or marina.
Dining at Tortugal
The restaurant at Tortugal features a view of the river. It offers food, including vegan options. Breakfast includes fresh squeezed orange juice and fruit smoothies. Waffles, homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, and Guatemalan-style egg casserole are also available. The La Buga restaurant is staffed by graduates from Ak Tenamit, a Q'eqchi Maya project and school. Lots of sandwich options on homemade bread include The Cubano and classic hamburger. Many dishes are vegetarian with the option to add meat or fish.
Leisure and Activities
Guests can swim in the river; a floating platform is available for sunbathing. Free kayaks are available to paddle to Castillo de San Felipe, a Spanish fort built in the early 1600s. Guided tours of the fort are available in Spanish. The lounge features a big-screen TV with Netflix and a DVD collection. Laundry service is available, using Speed Queen machines.
Location and Access
Tortugal is located between the Rio Dulce bridge and Castillo San Felipe, about one mile from Fronteras. Transportation is available from the municipal dock in Fronteras. Follow the road under the bridge to the docks for boats to Livingston. The lodge is about 85 km from Aeropuerto de Puerto Barrios. It is a walk through a hardwood and cacao plantation to Fronteras and Castillo San Felipe. Tijax Marina is nearby, with a swinging bridge and swimming hole.
Services Offered
Tortugal offers fiber-optic internet. Drinking water is filtered, chlorinated, and UV treated. The staff can assist with travel plans to Tikal, Guatemala City, or Semuc Champey. Guests can be picked up in Fronteras by boat. Free parking is available on the El Relleno side of the bridge at Doña Aracely's parking lot. Boat tours to Livingston and Finca Paraiso can be arranged.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Handicap parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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