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Gulf of Nicoya facts for kids

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Gulf of Nicoya seen from space (false color)

The Gulf of Nicoya (Spanish: Golfo de Nicoya) is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. It separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica, and encompasses a marine and coastal landscape of wetlands, rocky islands and cliffs.

The first Spanish landing in Nicaragua took place here in 1519.

Islands

  • Chira Island
  • Venado Island
  • Isla Caballo
  • Isla Bejuco
  • Isla San Lucas
  • Isla Gitana
  • Tortuga Island, Costa Rica
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Sunset over the Nicoya Peninsula and Gulf of Nicoya

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Golfo de Nicoya para niños

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