Tortuguero Volcano
Inactive volcano of Costa Rica
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Tortuguero Volcano, also known as Tortuguero Hill (Spanish: Cerro Tortuguero), is an extinct volcano located 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) WNW from Tortuguero, Costa Rica.[1][2]
Elevation119 metres (390 ft)
Coordinates10°35′04″N 83°31′40″W
| Tortuguero Volcano | |
|---|---|
View towards the southeast from Tortuguero Volcano | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 119 metres (390 ft) |
| Coordinates | 10°35′04″N 83°31′40″W |
| Geography | |
  Tortuguero Volcano Location within Costa Rica | |
| Geology | |
| Volcano | |
| Volcanic arc | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Toponymy
It shares its name, which means "many turtles", with the town and the Tortuguero National Park.[1]
Physical aspects
Pyroclastic cone, one of its sides was cut when the nearby canals were created.[1]
Social and economic activity
The volcano can be seen from the touristic areas of Tortuguero.