The island was named tortuga (spanish for turtle) by christopher columbus, who discovered it during one of his voyages. Titik tertingginya ialah 464 m dpl. It soon after became a haven for pirates.
Tortuga, an island off haiti's northwest coast, is famous for its dramatic landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich history as a pirate haven. Tortuga memiliki panjang ±40 km dan lebar 7 km. Existen especies marinas y terrestres, como la gran tortuga de las galápagos.
Tortuga (also known by its french name île de la tortue) was initially inhabited by indigenous peoples, and was one of the first islands discovered by the europeans in the. In the golden age of piracy, the island was known for being a pirate haven. Haiti, country in the caribbean sea that includes the western third of the island of hispaniola and such smaller islands as gonâve, tortue (tortuga), grande caye, and vache. Las tortugas son un tipo de reptiles con un caparazón que protege sus órganos vitales.
Tortuga, meaning “turtle” in spanish, is an island off the northern coast of haiti. In 1655, tortuga was settled again by english and french colonists under elias watts, who secured a commission from col.