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Pelado Hill, from Spanish Cerro Pelado, also known as Pelado Peak, is an extinct volcano located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) SE from Cañas (canton).[1][2]

Pelado Hill
Pelado Hill Costa Rica
Highest point
Elevation	680 metres (2,230 ft)
Coordinates	10°22′08″N 85°00′51″W
Naming
Native name	Cerro Pelado  (Spanish)
Geology
Mountain type	Extinct volcano
Last eruption	Unknown

Toponymy

Pelado translates to bare or naked, in this case, lack of forest canopy.

Physical aspects

Extinct for millions of years and highly eroded, the skeletal structure of the volcano caldera can still be appreciated. There is secondary activity nearby with hot springs and minerals. [2]

Social and economic activity

The hill is located in a private area made of eight properties and around 200 hectares (490 acres), tourism in the area boomed from 2007 onwards, as trails were built towards the peak of the hill and some rudimentary visitor facilities were built. Social networks such as Instagram and their influencers promoted the area due to the photogenic nature of the place. [3][4]

See also

• List of volcanoes in Costa Rica

References

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