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Isla Damas, or Damas Island, is a small (6 km²) island in Costa Rica in the vicinity of Quepos. It is particularly noted for its estuaries lined with mangroves. Fauna on the island include white-faced monkeys, sloths, green iguanas, crocodiles, spectacled caimans, boas, crab-eating raccoons and silky anteaters, as well as crabs and numerous bird species, such as: heron, pelicans. Boat and kayak tours through the island's estuaries are popular excursions with tourists staying in Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park, or Jacó.

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  • Damas Island Mangrove Estuary

    Mangrove-lined estuary, Isla Damas

  • Sliky Anteater 2

    Silky anteater sleeping in Isla Damas

  • Green Iguana Damas

    Green iguana in Isla Damas

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Isla Damas (Costa Rica) para niños

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