Gulf of Nicoya
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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.
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
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Coordinates: 9°48′N 84°48′W / 9.8°N 84.8°W
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