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The Hidden Peak of Tortuguero | Costa Rica News
Forget the canals and monkeys—there’s a hidden gem in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, that most visitors miss: Cerro Tortuguero, a volcanic hill offering the only panoramic view on the Caribbean coast. Just 119 meters high, it’s the highest point in this flat landscape, carved by old canal digs and surrounded by jungle. A boat ride to a remote village leads to a steep hike up wooden steps through rainforest, where guides spot howler monkeys and toucans. The payoff? A breathtaking 360-degree vista of canals, jungle, village, and sea—revealing Tortuguero from above, not just from the water. It’s a…
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