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Discover Rincon in Costa Rica
Rincon in the region of Puntarenas is a town located in Costa Rica - some 95 mi or ( 152 km ) South-East of San José , the country's capital .
Local time in Rincon is now 04:53 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Costa Rica " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Managua, León, Tigre, San Pedro, and San José. When in this area, you might want to check out Managua . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Rincon ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Sierpe River
Sierpe River is a river of Costa Rica.
Located at 8.82 -83.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Osa Peninsula
The Osa Peninsula (Spanish: Península de Osa) is a peninsula located in southwestern Costa Rica, in the Puntarenas Province, on the Pacific Ocean. The peninsula was formed geologically by a faulting system that extends north into California. The peninsula is home to at least half of all species living in Costa Rica.
Located at 8.55 -83.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Bahía Drake
Bahía Drake (Drakes Bay) is a small bay on the north side of the Osa Peninsula on the coast of southwestern Costa Rica. The main feature of Bahia Drake is Corcovado National Park. This wildlife preserve occupies about a third of the peninsula, and this is known for being one of the largest and most pristine parks in the country. The preservation of endemic species in the area has been made a priority by the Costa Rican government through the efforts of MINAE.
Located at 8.70 -83.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Osa (canton)
Osa is the name of the fifth canton in the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 1,930.24 km², and has a population of 27,592. Its capital city is Ciudad Cortés, formerly known as Puerto Cortés. The canton begins at the Río Barú near Dominical on the central Pacific coast.
Located at 8.89 -83.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Puerto Jiménez
Puerto Jiménez is the largest town on the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,780. Located on the Golfo Dulce near Corcovado National Park, it is served by the Puerto Jiménez Airport. It is most famous for its gold mining and logging in the 1960s.
Located at 8.54 -83.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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