Burica Peninsula facts for kids
The Burica Peninsula is a piece of land that sticks out into the Pacific Ocean. It's like a finger pointing south from the coast. This peninsula is special because it's shared by two countries: Costa Rica and Panama.
The western part of the peninsula belongs to Costa Rica. The eastern part, which is about two-thirds of the whole area, belongs to Panama. For Costa Rica, this peninsula is the southernmost point of the country, except for the faraway island of Coco. On the Burica Peninsula, you'll find several important spots. These include Punta Burica in Panama, which is the very tip of the peninsula. On the Costa Rican side, you'll find Punta Gorda and Punta El Mangle.
Life on the Burica Peninsula
Most people living on the Burica Peninsula work as fishers. Fishing is their main way to earn a living.
Towns in Panama
The Panamanian part of the peninsula is located in the Chiriquí Province. The biggest town here is Puerto Armuelles. Other smaller communities include Guanábano, Las Mellizas, and Limones. In 2006, Panama set aside a special area here for new industries to grow.
Villages in Costa Rica
On the Costa Rican side of the peninsula, the main village is called Las Peñas.
See also
In Spanish: Península de Burica para niños
