Gulf of Nicoya
TheGulf of Nicoya(Spanish:Golfo de Nicoya) is an inlet of thePacific Ocean.It separates theNicoya Peninsulafrom the mainland ofCosta Rica,and encompasses a marine and coastal landscape of wetlands, rocky islands and cliffs.
The first Spanish landing inNicaraguatook place here in 1519.[1]
Islands[edit]
- Chira Island
- Venado Island
- Isla Caballo
- Isla Bejuco
- Isla San Lucas
- Isla Gitana
- Tortuga Island, Costa Rica
References[edit]
- ^Stanislawski, Dan (1983).The Transformation of Nicaragua 1519–1548.Ibero-Americana. Vol. 54. Berkeley; Los Angeles: University of California Press.ISBN0-520-09680-0.
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