Tortuguero Hill Hike

• Hiking
• Limon
• Mountains
• Volcanoes
• Wildlife

Join us as we explore the rich Costa Rican forests on this two hour Tortuguero hill hike that leads to one of the most magnificent views in this area. From Tortuguero township, hop on a quick boat ride heading north up the river until you reach the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge. You will then make your way through a trail which leads to an extinct volcano known as Cerro Tortuguero, better known as Tortuguero Hill. You will makes stops along the trail as your guide discusses the local flora of this region and its impact on the abundance of wildlife that can be found here. Your guide will also use his trained eyes to spot a variety of native fauna including sloths, monkeys, iguanas, frogs, toucans, green macaws, basilisks, and so much more. Enjoy the dense jungle trail as you make your way up the hill to lookout spot. Here affords some of the most spectacular views of the Tortuguero National Park and northern Carribean coastline. On a clear day, see river boats zip their way up and down the Tortuguero river as well as the main village on which your journey began! You will then make your way back down the hill and pass through the quaint township of San Francisco de Tortuguero, where you will board your boat back to the wharf where your hiking tour will conclude.

Tortuguero Hike

Tortuguero Hill Hike

Tortuguero Hill Lookout

Tortuguero Hill

Sloth Tortuguero

Basilisk Tortuguero

Spider Monkey

Keel-billed Toucan

Though there is both a morning and afternoon tours, we recommend the morning tours if you would like to see animals as they are most active at this time. On both tours, your experienced guides will do their best to spot animals but please note we must play by mother natures rules and seeing particular animals is no guarantee.

Please be advised that Tortugeuro is a coastal forest and rain is frequent in this area. Therefore it is not guaranteed you will get an excellent view from the lookout point on the hill. A moderate fitness level is required.

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