Tortuguero Volcano, Extinct volcano in Limón Province, Costa Rica.
Tortuguero Volcano is an extinct peak in Limón Province that rises about 119 meters above sea level. One side of it has been modified by canal construction that cuts through the flat, rainforest-covered landscape of the Caribbean region.
Tortuguero is a pyroclastic cone, a mound of volcanic fragments rather than a lava dome. It is extinct, and one flank was cut away when the Tortuguero canals were dug through the surrounding lowland. The sources give no eruption dates; the cone's origin lies in the older volcanic past of the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica.
The name Tortuguero means "many turtles" in Spanish, shared with the town and the national park. The volcano lies inside Tortuguero National Park, 5.5 km northwest of the village, and is seen from the village's tourist areas.
The location is reachable only by boat or small aircraft, as the surrounding rainforest limits ground access to the area. Visitors should prepare for wet, tropical conditions and bring appropriate gear.
The volcano is a pyroclastic cone whose western side was cut away when the Tortuguero canals were dug, leaving a truncated profile visible from the town. It shares its name, meaning "many turtles", with the village and the national park that surrounds it.
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