Gulf of Nicoya explained

The Gulf of Nicoya (es|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.

The first Spanish landing in Nicaragua took place here in 1519.^[1]

Islands

• Chira Island
• Venado Island
• Isla Caballo
• Isla Bejuco
  • Isla San Lucas Isla Gitana
• Tortuga Island, Costa Rica

External links

• http://www.nicoyapeninsula.com/gulf/

Notes and References

1. Book: Stanislawski, Dan. 1983. The Transformation of Nicaragua 1519–1548. Ibero-Americana. 54. Berkeley; Los Angeles. University of California Press. 0-520-09680-0.