Gulf of Nicoya

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The Gulf of Nicoya (Spanish: Golfo de Nicoya) is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean, located at 9.7833333° N 84.8° W. It separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica, and encompasses a marine and coastal landscape of wetlands, rocky islands and cliffs.

[edit] Islands in the Gulf

  • Chira Island
  • Venado Island
  • Isla Caballo
  • Isla Bejuco
  • Isla San Lucas
  • Isla Gitana
  • Tortuga Island, Costa Rica

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