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La Tortuga Verde

Ocean Rd, El Cuco, El Salvador
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My girlfriend and I recently traveled to El Salvador and stayed at La Tortuga Verde for one night and wish we had time to stay for another night or two. The grounds are beautiful, rooms are clean, and service is excellent. We paid $35 for a private room with A/C and private bath, a very good deal compared to the... More

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Montreal, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We first came to La Tortuga Verde for 3 days. Finally, we stayed an entire week ! This is a nice place to relax during the week. When we were there, we were only few tourists. We payed 35$ a night for our room with AC, fan, private bathroom, and it was cleaned everyday. There is a restaurant and food... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We pulled into cuco looking for a tranquillo spot to refresh our minds and bodies before the mayhem that is honduran border crossings the following morning. The staff was kind enough to let us camp/sleep in the parking lot overnight and we enjoyed the time in the pool, sipping a few cocktails among the swaying palms and a delicious dinner... More

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Antigua, Guatemala
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Excellent all around. The waves are fantastic, the staff are incredbly helpful and friendly, the beach is empty, clean and beautiful, the owner is a true gem. Rooms are lovely and quiet, food is awesome, grounds are large and inviting, swimming pool is small but clean. This is exactly the kind of place you would be proud to be a... More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Overlooked by most of the travellers, this is the place to go. While there are other resorts nearby, Tortuga Verde is the only one which offers resort-like comfort and first class food very priceworthy. We paid 25 usd for a room w fan. There were hardly other guests, we had the amazing beach for ourselves. Unlike at most other places... More

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Ottawa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013 via mobile

Fantastic location, great food, service, and overall feel to the place. The fact the owner is a super laid back surfer is a bonus. The property and rooms are extremely clean and well laid out, and the beach is awesome. This place is not to be missed

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SAINT CLOUD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We are Americanbackpackers thinking about buying property in El Salvador. We heard about the American Tom that owns La Tortuga Verde and we decided to go check it out. We were staying in Usulutan because we got in overnight. We decided to do a day trip because we found a place that had ESPN for the football playoffs. Bad decision... More

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Jackson, Wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

We LOVE La Tortuga Verde!! CHEAP clean rooms with private bathroom! Ours was ONLY $25/night and the beachfront is GORGEOUS! Hardly anybody on this pristine beautiful Playa El Esteron! Really good vegetarian food for a great price. This place is such a wonderful value for what you can find in the area. We checked out 5 other places and none... More

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Happy Land, Tafea, Vanuatu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

This was one of those moments when one travels without any specific expectations and gets completely blown away. Could have stayed at this resort for a very long time. Totally relaxing, amazing food, much of which came right out of the ocean the very day we ate it. The staff was totally friendly and accommodating all the way to the... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Should you want to fall off the grid - this is the place to go. The food is fresh and excellent. Tom the owner and designer has done an exceptional job putting this magical place together. And to boot one of the best guides I know. Boating to the island (can't remember the name of the island - it takes... More

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Additional Information about La Tortuga Verde

Also Known As:
La Tortuga Verde Hotel
La Tortuga Verde Hotel El Cuco
La Tortuga Verde El Salvador/El Cuco
Address: Ocean Rd, El Cuco, El Salvador
Region: El Salvador > San Miguel Department > El Cuco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in El Cuco
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Spread over 3 ocean front properties in Playa El Esteron, Intipuca Beach, El Salvador, La Tortuga Verde is dedicated to living a greener lifestyle in harmony with sea turtles and and nature. Large screened-in "salas" in each of the rooms provide the perfect air-flow design for optimum ocean listening as indirect lighting creates the perfect atmosphere for stargazing and observing the turtle habitat. The property boasts over 400 coconut trees. The restaurant specializes in fresh fish, lobster, shrimp, poultry and local plates using only the freshest fruits and vegetables. Dishes are cooked over "lena" or prepared in our natural brick oven. Our "Coco-Bar" with big screen TV offers cold beer, smoothies and a wide variety of cocktails and mixed drinks and sodas as well as tasty fruit juices and smoothies. ... more   less 

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