How hard is the climb?

421 steps up and back down, at your own pace with stops. Ordinary fitness is enough; wear shoes with good grip, as the steps can be wet.

Is the boat included?

Yes. The boat from Tortuguero to the hill and back is included.

Is the park ticket included?

No. The ₡2,000 park ticket is paid separately. In the Combo Tour, park tickets are included.

Nothing is paid in advance. You pay at Hotel Serendipity in Tortuguero.

Lookout deck on Cerro Tortuguero above the canals

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Cerro Tortuguero · 1:30 PM

Cerro Tortuguero Guided Hill Tour

Cerro Tortuguero, an old volcanic hill, has the best view in the area. A boat takes you there and back, and 421 steps lead to the top, above the canals and the Caribbean Sea.

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Local family-owned

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Pay on arrival

Free 48h cancellation

Starts 1:30 PM, about 2 hours

Boat from Tortuguero and back included

421 steps to the lookout

Views over the canals and the Caribbean Sea

₡28,000 per person; park ticket ₡2,000 not included

Also part of the Combo Tour

The climb

The boat ride from the village to the foot of the hill is part of the tour. From there, 421 steps climb through the forest to the lookout, with stops along the way.

From the top you look out over the canals, the rainforest and the Caribbean Sea, and see how Tortuguero sits between the water and the jungle.

Tickets and the Combo Tour

The hill needs a park ticket of ₡2,000 per person, which is not included in the tour price.

The hill is also part of the Combo Tour (₡75,000): a full day with the National Park Riverboat Tour, a boat trip to a mirror-calm river, the Toucan Trail and the beach, with park tickets included.

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