The Gulf of Nicoya contains a beautiful archipelago, home to seabirds, white sands, and the flora and fauna that make the Costa Rican Central Pacific coast so special. Located 12 miles from Puntarenas, near Kuru and across from Playa Organo, Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island) has an area of 120 hectares with 4 main hills and 500 meters of beachfront - maintained as a park, with Bandera Azul (blue flag) distinction for excellent ecological conservation.