My wife and I have visited this magical place twice. We, also, stayed at the Mawamba Lodge. We have visited Costa Rica 8 or 9 times and Tortuguero remains as one of my favorite destinations. The mangroves are my happy place photographing all of the biodiversity. We've gone on night hikes through the jungle and was even lucky enough to see a jaguar at night along with tarantulas, several snakes, and all sorts of wildlife. Steve is a wonderful and extremely knowledgeable guide. He also does tour through the mangroves during the day with his trusty sidekick Chico. Adventures are around every corner.
@@darkseid1757 Tortuguero is such a gem, one has to experience it themselves to believe it. The place is so pristine, and one of my absolute favorites too! The canoe ride through the mangroves was unbeatable! As you said, a great place to photograph wildlife. Next time I’m in Costa Rica, I have to do more of those day and night hikes.
I recently watched all your videos on your trip to Costa Rica and enjoyed them immensely. I also like your philosophical outlook on going it solo and not being afraid to do so all on your own. This takes loads of courage and plenty of inner strength. So all my respect to you Iryna and very envious of your travels to both Patagonia and Costa Rica. Two places I dream of visiting someday. Hopefully one day when I'm able to do so, you'll avail yourself to the many questions I'll have on where to stay and what to do on my own solo trip and how to plan for both Patagonia and Costa Rica. Thank you and all the best with your future travels. I'll watch out for them.
@@esg7790 Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank you for appreciating my philosophical outlook too 😁 I understand that not everyone will get it and that’s ok. But when people do, I appreciate it so much, it sort of gives me a reassurance to continue this way. Feel free to ask me any questions you have. With all my heart wishing for your dream to come true and for you to be able to go to both Costa Rica and Patagonia! Thank you very much once again, and the next video from a new destination is coming out in a few days ☺️✨
@@irynakorniienko so glad you got to enjoy my motherland! Your outlook made me feel validated in terms of letting go of fear. Safe travels & hope to see more of your adventures!
Thank you for this video! I’m traveling here in a couple of weeks by myself and was nervous but you made me feel confident and excited about my trip. G adventures has this trip that includes transportation and stay if you ever go again. Once again thank you!
@@crystalpecina2204 I don’t use any repellent, but that’s me, I can’t recall any issue with the mosquitos, but of course take a repellent with you if that’s something you usually do 👍
Privet. I love your video! This video is well represented and narrated. Seems like you love it there so much to live there like myself. I also love all nature and its abundances.
I was in Puerto Viejo 2 weeks ago and your video shows exactly what I experienced. I wonder though how do you guide yourself to these places? I am not a traveler and always had to ask questions as to what to do and how to get to places with my little to no Spanish, any advice?
@@nadiafaucher7060 thank you so much, Nadia! Well I always try to do some research before the trip (to be able to pick the places which are extraordinary in a way or one of a kind), and I do speak basic Spanish so I think it helps as well. I also love a good adventure, so probably it’s just my personality 😁
I think I will be taking your advice on visiting Tortugero. How many nights is good? 2 seems to be sufficient. Was this your first time in CR? they say you get hooked and return many many more times.
I believe 3 nights is the perfect amount, as on your final morning there you won’t be able to do anything as it’s a departure day, as well as on the day of your arrival you won’t be able to visit National Park. 2 nights is still good, but from my experience 3 nights is better.
Yes, it was my first time in CR, and I can definitely confirm that it’s not the last one 😁 even though I visited many places across the country I still want to come back one day to experience that ‘pura vida’ again.
@@irynakorniienko yes for me it will be 6x time in September and I live in California. I am in love with the nature there and way of life very easy going. ...don't forget Iguazu also in Argentina! Are you still in Argentina?
@@DonnyBrasco26 ahaha the next video that is coming up in a few days is from Iguazu 🥳 No, I’m back home already. Costa Rica is such a peace of paradise that it’s impossible to not want to experience it again and again, I can 100% understand why you’ve been there 5 times and still want more 😁
Watching second time and I will do this tour next week.. do you have anything that you may add to this trip , suggestion? How many days was your tour? I don’t see as an option the mawamba lodge, could be under different name ?
Great to know that you found this video helpful! As far as I know they sell like a 2 or 3 day tours which include accommodation, transfer and excursions, but I didn't go with this option as I knew I wanted to stay in Mawamba and I couldn't find a tour which included this lodge. For that reason I planed the entire trip by myself, I booked the transfer to Tortuguero with Exploradores Outdoors, and then I booked Mawamba lodge independently by myself, and I payed for all the excursions separately as well. As far as suggestions go, as I mentioned you will need some black outfit for the turtle watching tour, and I would definitely recommend you to take the Canoe tour to the National Park. Why canoe? Because you will be able to get deeper into the jungle and see more wildlife and the motor boats won't be able to do that☺
@@anna_m59 thank you, you’re so kind ❤️ Oh, almost forgot, I stayed there for 3 days. Also, on that day when you’re going to do the canoe tour in the National Park, after that (on the same day) you can do that trail I talked about in the video) the entrance to that trail is right in the end of Tortuguero town, just ask around and they will give your directions, because you will have to purchase the entrance to the National Park anyway and it is valid for 1 day only, so you can visit both places with the same ticket, just have it saved on your phone or printed 👍
@@irynakorniienko you give so much from you in these few videos I feel like I know you. I am an early 60 ish well traveled . You give a wonderful inside of Costa Rica and inspired me to go. I will start my journey next Monday! Just got back from Asia where I spend 5 months. We will keep going.. explore this wonderful world!
@@anna_m59 nice to meet you, Anna ☺️ it melts my heart to hear that, thank you! Well yes, sharing my journey here and I’m so glad to meet likeminded people who enjoy my content and share the same passion!
Thank you! ☺️ What tour are you referring to? If it’s the transfer from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero then the company I booked it with is called Exploradores Outdoors. If it’s the turtle night tour - I booked it directly with the Lodge I stayed at, and you don’t need any link for that as you can book it easily as it’s available everywhere you go ☺️ all the tour operators offer it
Ирина а обезьяны ленивцы попугаи на территории отеля есть? ? Я видела на букинге отели на острове оса куда приходят дикие животные , но смотря видео на ютуб этих отелей никого нет . Люди идут за ними глубоко в леса ....может это прросто фотки доя маркетинга ❤❤❤
@@yanaaspen ☺️ может и так, но я видела конкретно в этом отеле много попугаев ара, обезьян полно везде по всей Коста Рике (тут уж не переживайте, я думаю увидите их очень много раз), и даже несколько раз видела ленивцев возле отелей тоже, но это редкость. В основном ленивцев можно увидеть в национальных парках, там им спокойнее 😁😅
@@irynakorniienko спасибо большое 💚💚💚 животные и природа это самое лучшее что есть в этом мире🥰🥰🥰 в мануэль Антонио есть отель parador nature resort and spa там пишут люди отзывы что на территории отеля видели ленивцев. Смотрю ваши видео как же нравится такой формат, красивые места, как вы одна по ним путушествуеие и голос такой спокойный за кадром....я тоже хочу начать одна путешест, быть наедине с природой и собой, вдохновилась вами ♥️
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Amazing views and content 👏 hope to one day visit myself. I extend once more an invitation to come talk about your travles to my podcast, its remote!. Blessings 🙌
Thank you so much! ☺️ Yes you should definitely visit this place! So sorry, I’ve missed your comment with the invitation to your podcast, yeah why not, we can do that one day in the future! Thank you!
@irynakorniienko great! And no worries, it's easy to miss when you're having such a great time. I will be taking a month off myself sometime soon, lord knows I need it. Is there any other platform we could connect? So we can have a dialog open for a future episode with you. It'll be fun, I promise!
@@CheckmatePodcast_ I can't say I'm ready to do the podcast in the nearest future though, so many things are going on right now in my life, and for the podcast I kind of have to be ready to do that, which I'm not at the moment, so maybe later in time ☺ I've created a new instagram profile which I'm hardly using right now, but hopefully soon will be active again, @hey_iryna
My wife and I have visited this magical place twice. We, also, stayed at the Mawamba Lodge. We have visited Costa Rica 8 or 9 times and Tortuguero remains as one of my favorite destinations. The mangroves are my happy place photographing all of the biodiversity. We've gone on night hikes through the jungle and was even lucky enough to see a jaguar at night along with tarantulas, several snakes, and all sorts of wildlife. Steve is a wonderful and extremely knowledgeable guide. He also does tour through the mangroves during the day with his trusty sidekick Chico. Adventures are around every corner.
@@darkseid1757 Tortuguero is such a gem, one has to experience it themselves to believe it. The place is so pristine, and one of my absolute favorites too! The canoe ride through the mangroves was unbeatable! As you said, a great place to photograph wildlife. Next time I’m in Costa Rica, I have to do more of those day and night hikes.
Agree completely! I visited many places in Costa Rica and this is the one I liked most.
Yes, right? It is just so authentic and the nature there is incredible!
I recently watched all your videos on your trip to Costa Rica and enjoyed them immensely. I also like your philosophical outlook on going it solo and not being afraid to do so all on your own. This takes loads of courage and plenty of inner strength. So all my respect to you Iryna and very envious of your travels to both Patagonia and Costa Rica. Two places I dream of visiting someday. Hopefully one day when I'm able to do so, you'll avail yourself to the many questions I'll have on where to stay and what to do on my own solo trip and how to plan for both Patagonia and Costa Rica. Thank you and all the best with your future travels. I'll watch out for them.
@@esg7790 Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank you for appreciating my philosophical outlook too 😁 I understand that not everyone will get it and that’s ok. But when people do, I appreciate it so much, it sort of gives me a reassurance to continue this way. Feel free to ask me any questions you have. With all my heart wishing for your dream to come true and for you to be able to go to both Costa Rica and Patagonia! Thank you very much once again, and the next video from a new destination is coming out in a few days ☺️✨
@@irynakorniienko thank you Iryna and hope so too. I will definitely look out for your next video. Travel safe.
@@esg7790 thank you!
Very nice video Iryna. Looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you! Yes I had so much fun there ☺
Your videos are enchanting. Beautiful in every way, from the videography to your calming commentary ❤
@@KrushalPatel-sb3fp thank you so much for such kind words 🥰 I’m so glad you enjoyed them 💫✨
Your videography skills are amazing!
@@xFREExLANDERx thank you so much!
@@irynakorniienko so glad you got to enjoy my motherland! Your outlook made me feel validated in terms of letting go of fear. Safe travels & hope to see more of your adventures!
@@xFREExLANDERx I absolutely loved Costa Rica! Thank you for your kind words! 🙏
Pura vida Iryna!!!! Gracias por el video!
Pura vida! Gracias! ☺️
Thank you for this video! I’m traveling here in a couple of weeks by myself and was nervous but you made me feel confident and excited about my trip. G adventures has this trip that includes transportation and stay if you ever go again. Once again thank you!
@@crystalpecina2204 wow I’m so glad to hear that! 🥰 Thank you! Have a wonderful trip!
@@irynakorniienko one question how were the mosquitoes? What repellent did you use?
@@crystalpecina2204 I don’t use any repellent, but that’s me, I can’t recall any issue with the mosquitos, but of course take a repellent with you if that’s something you usually do 👍
Great video!
Tortuguero is amazing. Thanks for showing its beauties. Pura vida!
Thank you! Yes, I loved it so so much there! Pura vida! ☺️
Todo está lindo 😍 gracias Irina, disfruta mucho
Muchas gracias Sofia! 🥰
Going to Mawamba in few days. Truly amazing video! I’m more excited even
Amazing! Hope you have fun there!
Beautiful. Pura vida
Thank you! Pura vida
I enjoyed that, thanks!
Thank you!
Privet. I love your video! This video is well represented and narrated. Seems like you love it there so much to live there like myself. I also love all nature and its abundances.
Privet! Thank you so much! I loved it there so so much. Costa Rica is incredible and a real paradise on Earth!
I was in Puerto Viejo 2 weeks ago and your video shows exactly what I experienced. I wonder though how do you guide yourself to these places? I am not a traveler and always had to ask questions as to what to do and how to get to places with my little to no Spanish, any advice?
@@nadiafaucher7060 thank you so much, Nadia! Well I always try to do some research before the trip (to be able to pick the places which are extraordinary in a way or one of a kind), and I do speak basic Spanish so I think it helps as well. I also love a good adventure, so probably it’s just my personality 😁
Bello Costa 🇨🇷 Rica ❤
Siii 😍
Pura Vida Iryna!
Pura Vida Tobin!
@@irynakorniienko 😁
I think I will be taking your advice on visiting Tortugero. How many nights is good? 2 seems to be sufficient. Was this your first time in CR? they say you get hooked and return many many more times.
I believe 3 nights is the perfect amount, as on your final morning there you won’t be able to do anything as it’s a departure day, as well as on the day of your arrival you won’t be able to visit National Park. 2 nights is still good, but from my experience 3 nights is better.
Yes, it was my first time in CR, and I can definitely confirm that it’s not the last one 😁 even though I visited many places across the country I still want to come back one day to experience that ‘pura vida’ again.
@@irynakorniienko yes for me it will be 6x time in September and I live in California. I am in love with the nature there and way of life very easy going. ...don't forget Iguazu also in Argentina! Are you still in Argentina?
@@DonnyBrasco26 ahaha the next video that is coming up in a few days is from Iguazu 🥳
No, I’m back home already. Costa Rica is such a peace of paradise that it’s impossible to not want to experience it again and again, I can 100% understand why you’ve been there 5 times and still want more 😁
@@irynakorniienkoamazing can't wait for that video. Keep them coming and see you back in Costa Rica hopefully soon again :)
Watching second time and I will do this tour next week.. do you have anything that you may add to this trip , suggestion? How many days was your tour? I don’t see as an option the mawamba lodge, could be under different name ?
Great to know that you found this video helpful!
As far as I know they sell like a 2 or 3 day tours which include accommodation, transfer and excursions, but I didn't go with this option as I knew I wanted to stay in Mawamba and I couldn't find a tour which included this lodge. For that reason I planed the entire trip by myself, I booked the transfer to Tortuguero with Exploradores Outdoors, and then I booked Mawamba lodge independently by myself, and I payed for all the excursions separately as well.
As far as suggestions go, as I mentioned you will need some black outfit for the turtle watching tour, and I would definitely recommend you to take the Canoe tour to the National Park. Why canoe? Because you will be able to get deeper into the jungle and see more wildlife and the motor boats won't be able to do that☺
@@irynakorniienko you are a gem! Great advise thank you again!! ps: not sure what is the music @13 min but it is perfect to the context.
@@anna_m59 thank you, you’re so kind ❤️ Oh, almost forgot, I stayed there for 3 days. Also, on that day when you’re going to do the canoe tour in the National Park, after that (on the same day) you can do that trail I talked about in the video) the entrance to that trail is right in the end of Tortuguero town, just ask around and they will give your directions, because you will have to purchase the entrance to the National Park anyway and it is valid for 1 day only, so you can visit both places with the same ticket, just have it saved on your phone or printed 👍
@@irynakorniienko you give so much from you in these few videos I feel like I know you. I am an early 60 ish well traveled . You give a wonderful inside of Costa Rica and inspired me to go. I will start my journey next Monday! Just got back from Asia where I spend 5 months. We will keep going.. explore this wonderful world!
@@anna_m59 nice to meet you, Anna ☺️ it melts my heart to hear that, thank you! Well yes, sharing my journey here and I’m so glad to meet likeminded people who enjoy my content and share the same passion!
Omg I subscribe! You are a gem young lady! But I don’t see the link to booking this tour..please include links for other travelers 🙏
Thank you! ☺️
What tour are you referring to? If it’s the transfer from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero then the company I booked it with is called Exploradores Outdoors. If it’s the turtle night tour - I booked it directly with the Lodge I stayed at, and you don’t need any link for that as you can book it easily as it’s available everywhere you go ☺️ all the tour operators offer it
@@irynakorniienko that’s it what I was looking for. Thank you 🙏
@@anna_m59 you’re welcome!
I wish i be there in Thats aventure with you 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷
Ирина а обезьяны ленивцы попугаи на территории отеля есть? ? Я видела на букинге отели на острове оса куда приходят дикие животные , но смотря видео на ютуб этих отелей никого нет . Люди идут за ними глубоко в леса ....может это прросто фотки доя маркетинга ❤❤❤
@@yanaaspen ☺️ может и так, но я видела конкретно в этом отеле много попугаев ара, обезьян полно везде по всей Коста Рике (тут уж не переживайте, я думаю увидите их очень много раз), и даже несколько раз видела ленивцев возле отелей тоже, но это редкость. В основном ленивцев можно увидеть в национальных парках, там им спокойнее 😁😅
@@irynakorniienko спасибо большое 💚💚💚 животные и природа это самое лучшее что есть в этом мире🥰🥰🥰 в мануэль Антонио есть отель parador nature resort and spa там пишут люди отзывы что на территории отеля видели ленивцев. Смотрю ваши видео как же нравится такой формат, красивые места, как вы одна по ним путушествуеие и голос такой спокойный за кадром....я тоже хочу начать одна путешест, быть наедине с природой и собой, вдохновилась вами ♥️
@@yanaaspen спасибо большое, Яна ♥️ очень приятно это слышать ☺️ класс, желаю вам удачного путешествия, у вас всё получится!
You didn't tell that Costa Rica is a very expensive country for food and drinks though. Yes, absolutely beautiful but very expensive.
@@gti505 if you watched my other videos from Costa Rica, you’d know that I mentioned that.
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Amazing views and content 👏 hope to one day visit myself. I extend once more an invitation to come talk about your travles to my podcast, its remote!. Blessings 🙌
Thank you so much! ☺️ Yes you should definitely visit this place! So sorry, I’ve missed your comment with the invitation to your podcast, yeah why not, we can do that one day in the future! Thank you!
@irynakorniienko great! And no worries, it's easy to miss when you're having such a great time. I will be taking a month off myself sometime soon, lord knows I need it. Is there any other platform we could connect? So we can have a dialog open for a future episode with you. It'll be fun, I promise!
@@CheckmatePodcast_ I can't say I'm ready to do the podcast in the nearest future though, so many things are going on right now in my life, and for the podcast I kind of have to be ready to do that, which I'm not at the moment, so maybe later in time ☺
I've created a new instagram profile which I'm hardly using right now, but hopefully soon will be active again, @hey_iryna
@irynakorniienko yeah of course, whenever ready. This was just for easier communications, my Instagram is also new an unused lol so I'll add you there
@@CheckmatePodcast_ of course! ☺️
I absolutely love your beautiful face, wow
Thank you!