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National Route 160 (Costa Rica)
National Secondary Route 160, or just Route 160 ( es, Ruta Nacional Secundaria 160, or ) is a National Road Route of Costa Rica, located in the Guanacaste, Puntarenas provinces. The road is between Naranjo ferry terminal and Route 21 in Nicoya peninsula, and again with Route 21 at Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Description A mostly gravel road, it approximately follows the coastline of southern section of the Nicoya Peninsula. It starts at the end of Route 21 at the Naranjo ferry terminal, and goes south to the Paquera ferry terminal, this section is paved. From there it turns west and goes near the beach and airport of Tambor and then the town of Cóbano. The northwest bound segment of the road from here to Puerto Carrillo can only be driven in the dry season, and only with off-road capable vehicles. There are many river and creek crossings without bridges. From Puerto Carrillo the road continues its general northwest direction but becomes a well maintained gravel road that can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosara
Nosara is a district of the Nicoya canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. History Nosara was created on 26 January 1988 by Acuerdo 40. Geography Despite the Nicoya peninsula being one of the last locations with large areas of unpaved roads in Costa Rica, Nosara is one of the oldest expatriate communities in the country, as well as a fishing and agricultural area. Unlike most coastal tourist towns, Nosara lacks nearly any development directly on the beach as much of it consists of the Ostional Wildlife Refuge (necessitated by the presence of breeding olive ridley and leatherback sea turtle populations). Nosara is also a surfing destination as Playa Guiones is one of the most consistent waves in the world with over 330 days per year of rideable conditions. Nosara is considered a mecca for yoga in Costa Rica. Playa Guiones is also the location of a world-renowned yoga school. Nearby Playa Pelada is also a popular surf spot and a hangout area for locals (known as "Tic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosara District
Nosara is a district of the Nicoya canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. History Nosara was created on 26 January 1988 by Acuerdo 40. Geography Despite the Nicoya peninsula being one of the last locations with large areas of unpaved roads in Costa Rica, Nosara is one of the oldest expatriate communities in the country, as well as a fishing and agricultural area. Unlike most coastal tourist towns, Nosara lacks nearly any development directly on the beach as much of it consists of the Ostional Wildlife Refuge (necessitated by the presence of breeding olive ridley and leatherback sea turtle populations). Nosara is also a surfing destination as Playa Guiones is one of the most consistent waves in the world with over 330 days per year of rideable conditions. Nosara is considered a mecca for yoga in Costa Rica. Playa Guiones is also the location of a world-renowned yoga school. Nearby Playa Pelada is also a popular surf spot and a hangout area for locals (known as "Ticos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puerto Carrillo District
Puerto Carrillo is a district of the Hojancha canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. History Puerto Carrillo was created on 23 July 1999 by Decreto Ejecutivo 28027-G. Segregated from Hojancha. Geography Puerto Carrillo has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Situated along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province, Puerto Carrilo is a jewel among Costa Rica's Pacific beaches. The town itself is very small (less than 500 full-time residents) and is predominantly a sport-fishing village with a handful of nice hotels, restaurants, two small food markets, and tour operators. While there are only a limited number of hotels and places to eat in Carrillo, many options are available in the nearby town of Samara, just 4 km away. The population in Carrillo is mainly local residents and still maintains an authentically Costa Rican atmosphere. The district has a population of around 1,800 people. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hojancha (canton)
Hojancha is a canton in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Hojancha district. History Hojancha was created on 2 November 1971 by decree 4887. On 5 September 2012, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 12 kilometers northeast of Hojancha, destroying houses in the canton. Geography Hojancha has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The canton is in the midsection of the Nicoya Peninsula. It is relatively compact, with a slim area reaching south to encompass a small portion of the Pacific coastline from Carrillo Beach southward to the mouth of the Ora River. Districts The canton of Hojancha is subdivided into the following districts: # Hojancha # Monte Romo # Puerto Carrillo # Huacas In the Quechuan languages of South America, a huaca or wak'a is an object that represents something revered, typically a monument of some kind. The term ''huaca'' can refer to natural locations, such as immense rocks. Some huacas have been asso ... # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bejuco District
Bejuco is a district of the Nandayure canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula The Nicoya Peninsula () is a peninsula on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is divided into two provinces: Guanacaste Province in the north, and the Puntarenas Province in the south. It is located at . It varies from 19 to wide and is approxi .... Geography Bejuco has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Villages Administrative center of the district is the village of Bejuco. Other villages in the district are Caletas, Candelillo, Corozalito, Chiruta, Chompipe (partly), I Griega, Islita, Jabilla, Jabillos, Maicillal, Maquencal, Milagro, Millal, Mono, Pampas, Paso Vigas, Pecal, Playa Coyote, Playa San Miguel, Pueblo Nuevo, Punta Bejuco, Puerto Coyote, Quebrada Nando, Quebrada Seca, Rancho Floriana, San Francisco de Coyote, San Gabriel, San Miguel, Triunfo and Zapote. Demographics For the 2011 census, Bejuco had a population of inhabitants. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zapotal District, Nandayure
Zapotal is a district of the Nandayure canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography Zapotal has an area of and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Zapotal had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 160 * National Route 901 * National Route 902 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Guanacaste Province Populated places in Guanacaste Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandayure (canton)
Nandayure is a canton in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Carmona district. History Nandayure was created on 9 October 1961 by decree 2826. On September 5, 2012, Nandayure was struck by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake, destroying houses in the canton. Geography Nandayure has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The canton encompasses a piece of the coastline of the Gulf of Nicoya near the mouth of the Tempisque River, including Berrugate Island. It cuts across the center of the Nicoya Peninsula The Nicoya Peninsula () is a peninsula on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is divided into two provinces: Guanacaste Province in the north, and the Puntarenas Province in the south. It is located at . It varies from 19 to wide and is approx ... to the Pacific coast between the Ora River to the north and the Bongo River to the south. Districts The canton of Nandayure is subdivided into the following districts: # Carmona # Santa Rita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuajiniquil District
Cuajiniquil is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... History Cuajiniquil was created on 11 November 1974 by Decreto Ejecutivo 4315-G. Segregated from Veintisiete de Abril. Geography Cuajiniquil has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Villages Administrative center of the district is the village of San Juanillo. Other villages in the Cantons are Alemania, Bolillos, Cuajiniquil, Chiquero, Fortuna, Jazminal, Lagarto, Libertad, Limonal, Manzanillo, Marbella, Ostional, Palmares, Piedras Amarillas, Progreso, Punta Caliente, Quebrada Seca, Quebrada Zapote, Rayo, Roble, Rosario, Santa Cecilia, Santa Elena, Socorro, Unión and Veracruz. Demographics For the 2011 census, Cuajiniqui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicoya (canton)
Nicoya is a Cantons of Costa Rica, canton in the Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Nicoya District, Nicoya district. History Proto-historical Nicoya When conquistador Pedrarias Dávila, Gil Gonzalez Dávila entered Nicoya in 1523, it was the largest ''Cacique, cacicazgo'' (chiefdom) on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Though it is often surmised that the city and peninsula of Nicoya derive their name from a ''cacique'' Nicoa (or Nicoya) who welcomed Dávila and his men, actually Nicoya took its name from the Nahuatl appellation ''Necoc Īāuh'', literally "on both sides its water(s)", as Nicoya is in fact situated between two major rivers. Nicoya Peninsula, The Peninsula de Nicoya is itself named for the city, Nicoya being the most important town in that area. The treasurer on Dávila's expedition, Andrés de Cereceda, reported a population of 6,063 inhabitants under Nicoya's leadership, almost five and a half times larger than the next ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Cruz District, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
Santa Cruz is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography Santa Cruz has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Villages Administrative center of the district is the town of Santa Cruz. Other villages in the district are Ángeles, Arado, Bernabela, Cacao, Cinto, Conga, Cuatro Esquinas, Chibola, Chircó, Chumico, Guayabal, Hato Viejo, Lagunilla, Lechuza, Limón, Moya, Puente Negro. Retallano (partly), Rincón, Río Caño Viejo, San Juan, San Pedro and Vistamar. Demographics For the 2011 census, Santa Cruz had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 21 * National Route 160 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veintisiete De Abril District
Veintisiete de Abril is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography Veintisiete de Abril has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Villages Administrative center of the district is the village of Veintisiete de Abril. Other villages in the district are Aguacate, Avellana, Barrosa, Brisas, Bruno, Cacaovano, Camones, Cañas Gordas, Ceiba Mocha, Cerro Brujo, Delicias, Espavelar, Florida, Gorgolona, Guachipelín, Guapote, Hatillo, Icacal, Isla Verde, Playa Junquillal, Junta de Río Verde, Mesas, Montaña, Monteverde, Níspero, Paraíso, Pargos, Pasa Hondo, Pilas, Playa Negra, Pochotes, Ranchos, Retallano (partly), Río Seco, Río Tabaco, San Francisco, San Jerónimo, Soncoyo, Tie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostional Mixed Wildlife Refuge
Ostional Mixed Wildlife Refuge ( es, Refugio de Vida Silvestre Mixto Ostional), is an Wildlife refuge of Costa Rica, part of the Tempisque Conservation Area, was originally declared a protected area in 1982, and its status has been changed several times since then, including covering a larger area both on land and out to sea. It was created to protect important nesting beaches of the Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). According to the World Wildlife Fund The World Wide Fund for Nature Inc. (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. It was formerly named the Wo ..., the Refuge is “one of the two most important areas in the world for nesting of the Olive Ridley turtle.” References External linksOstional Wildlife Refugevia Costa Rica National ParksHundreds of Turtles Arrive in Ostionalvia The Costa Rica NewsPlaya Ostional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
