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primary sector. Barra Parismina and San Francisco are communities whose development depends on fishing and tourism, with smaller amounts of subsistence agriculture based on plantain or tubers. The economy of the community of Fortuna is based on growing crops such as plantain, palm and tubers.
Tortuguero town: Located on the Barra del Tortuguero, it is adjacent to the Tortuguero National Park at the Cuatro Esquinas Operational Center, which is located near the town. It has the most developed tourism services of any town near Tortuguero National Park, as well as having the largest growth in population and infrastructure in the area. It also acts as the logistics center for the commercial and tourism activities in the communities around the Río Tortuguero and its canals.
The charm of the town of Tortuguero is another essential component of your visit. It’s an enclave away from the hustle and bustle of civilization, where you will not find traffic jams, but a paradise infused with reggae and people on bicycles.
One of the most striking things about the town are the murals that adorn its walls, full of color and joy, in perfect harmony with the character of its inhabitants.
Village of San Francisco: It is one of the region’s youngest settlements. Because of its proximity to the community of Tortuguero, the town provides most of its supplies as well as employing most of its population, mainly in tourism. San Francisco therefore has a very limited tourism offer, with very little investment planned by the local population. However, the entrance to the trails of Tortuguero Hill is located in the village. Tortuguero Hill is one of the main untapped tourist attractions in the area, and its opening to tourism may lead to significant commercial growth in the community.
Village of Barra de Parismina: It is a town located on the southern border of Tortuguero National Park, belonging to the canton of Siquirres. It is connected to the park by water, either along the river or by the coast. The Asociación Salvemos las Tortugas de Parismina (ASTOP) coordinates the area’s tourism and its relationship to the park, recruiting volunteers from Costa Rica and abroad. There are also small hotels and cabins dedicated to adventure fishing and ecotourism.
The second entrance post to the park (Puesto Jalova) is found near Barra de Parismina. This entrance receives less visitors than the Cuatro Esquinas sector despite having several similar attractions.
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