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Tortuguilla Island, also known as Isla Tortuguilla, is a small island located in the warm Caribbean Sea. It lies just off the northern coast of Colombia, a country in South America. This tiny island is about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) away from the mainland.

Administratively, Tortuguilla Island is part of the Córdoba department in Colombia. It belongs to the municipality of Puerto Escondido.

Island Geography

Tortuguilla Island is unique because it's formed from an ancient coral terrace. This means it's a landmass made up of old, fossilized coral. The island is surrounded by a flat, underwater area called a limestone platform. This platform is about 10 feet (around 3 meters) deep. Many beautiful coral reefs thrive in the waters around this platform. These reefs are home to a wide variety of marine life.

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