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Explore Curu in Costa Rica
Curu in the region of Puntarenas is a town in Costa Rica - some 58 mi or ( 94 km ) West of San José , the country's capital city .
Current time in Curu is now 12:43 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Costa Rica " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Managua, León, Chinandega, Tambor, and San Pedro. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Managua . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Curu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sharks at Tortuga Island Costa Rica.MPG
Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water... yes there's sharks in the ocean! These white tipped sharks aren't aggressive, and can often be found sleeping in a cave off Tortuga Island in Co ..
Gulf Of Nicoya, Costa Rica Ferry Ride
Just another web designer looking to make his way through the jungle. Just needed to take a boat there. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Gulf of Nicoya
The Gulf of Nicoya (Spanish: Golfo de Nicoya) is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. It separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica, and encompasses a marine and coastal landscape of wetlands, rocky islands and cliffs.
Located at 9.80 -84.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
San Lucas Island
San Lucas Island is an island located off the Pacific shore of Costa Rica in the Golf of Nicoya. It is part of the 11th district of Puntarenas Canton of the province of Puntarenas. Formerly serving as an island prison, it is now a National Park.
Located at 9.94 -84.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Montezuma, Costa Rica
Montezuma is a town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica which began as a remote fishing village and has gained popularity since the 1980s among tourists on a budget. Montezuma is located near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, 41 km southwest of Paquera and 8 km south of the town of Cóbano. Most services are in Cóbano.
Located at 9.65 -85.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Malpais, Costa Rica
Malpais (9°36'03 N, 85°08'36 W) is a town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica which began as a fishing and cattle-farming village, and has become popular among surfers and adventure travelers around the world. Recently, Forbes Magazine voted the beaches of Malpais and neighboring Santa Teresa as "One of the ten most beautiful in the world.
Located at 9.65 -85.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Puntarenas
Puntarenas (Pointsands, from "punta arenas", or "sand point" in Spanish) is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, Costa Rica, at the Pacific coast. The eponymous and oddly shaped province has its largest section in the South, far from the capital. Some 100,000 live in the city and close towns. With beaches on the Pacific Ocean, it also attracts many tourists, especially surfers. It is also a possible stopover point for the tourist destination Monteverde, to the northwest.
Located at 9.97 -84.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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