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Chimurinak Destination Guide
Delve into Chimurinak in Costa Rica
Chimurinak in the region of Limón is located in Costa Rica - some 75 mi or ( 121 km ) East of San José , the country's capital .
Local time in Chimurinak is now 08:56 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Costa Rica " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Masaya, Managua, León, Vesta, and Tunsula. While being here, you might want to check out Masaya . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Chimurinak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1991 Limon earthquake
The 1991 Costa Rica earthquake, also known as Limon Earthquake or Bocas del Toro earthquake, occurred at 3:57 pm local time on April 22, 1991. The epicenter of the 7.8 Mw earthquake was in Pandora, Valle La Estrella, in the Caribbean region of Limon, Costa Rica, 225 kilometres northeast of San José. The earthquake was felt throughout Costa Rica as well as western Panama.
Located at 9.69 -83.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Volio Waterfall
The Volio Waterfall is located near the town of Bribri, Costa Rica in the Limón Province. It is located within the Bribri Indian Reservation. Many tour companies offer visits to the waterfall. There is a moderate hike to reach the waterfall, which is located in the Talamancan montane forests. A large pool is located at the bottom of the falls and is popular with locals and tourists.
Located at 9.64 -82.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Dechibeta Hot Springs
Dechibeta Hot Springs are hot springs in the Cabecar people’s indigenous territory at Valle de la Estrella, Talamanca Range, a province of Limón, Costa Rica. Its approximate geographical location is at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:9|43|43.57|N|83|9|20.00|W| | |name= }}. Hot springs found here reach temperatures of 55 degrees Celsius in some points. Little biological research has been done in this area where North American and South American flora overlaps.
Located at 9.73 -83.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Cahuita
Cahuita is a small city located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Cahuita is located in the Talamanca Canton of Limón Province. Cahuita is the capital of the Cahuita District. Due to its proximity to the Caribbean shoreline, Cahuita is renowned for Afro-Caribbean influence on dining and local culture. The city is specifically known for its beaches, dessert crepes (often including local bananas, strawberries, and chocolate), and variations of grilled chicken.
Located at 9.74 -82.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is a national park in the Caribbean La Amistad Conservation Area of Costa Rica located on the southern Caribbean coast in Limón Province, connected to the town of Cahuita. It protects beaches and lowlands and attracts tourists and other visitors who are able to scuba dive and snorkel in the protected marine area which contains the Coralline Reefs, as well as being a nesting ground for sea turtles. This is also one of the nicest and least developed beaches in Costa Rica.
Located at 9.73 -82.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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