The Aranjuez () is a river in
Costa Rica
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that has its source in the mountains and crosses the Guatusos province of
Puntarenas. Its basin is about in area. It empties into the
Gulf of Nicoya, in the
Pacific Ocean. It takes its name from the ancient city of
Aranjuez, which existed in the late 16th century. At the mouth of the river was the port of
Ribera, in the place now called
Pitahaya Vieja.
See also
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List of rivers of Costa Rica
References
Rivers of Costa Rica
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