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Platanillo Destination Guide
Touring Platanillo in Costa Rica
Platanillo in the region of Guanacaste is a city located in Costa Rica - some 95 mi or ( 152 km ) West of San José , the country's capital city .
Time in Platanillo is now 04:45 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Costa Rica " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: San Salvador, Santa Tecla, Rivas, Managua, and León. Being here already, consider visiting San Salvador . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Platanillo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
The Eyes of Consciousness
Tyohar talks about the eyes, the seeing of our consciousness which never changes. ..
Satsang with Anamika - the Ego is a fiction
Recognizing the patterns of thought, which are always repetitive and predictable, like comparison and judgement. ..
Samara Beach
Visit of the beach town Samara in Costa Rica ..
Sacred Music Ritual
A circle of music, love and healing with the PachaMama family. Honoring and celebrating the forces of nature in songs, prayer and meditation. The next Ritual: July 21 - 31, 2011. More information unde ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Nicoya Peninsula
The Nicoya Peninsula (Spanish: Península de Nicoya) is a peninsula on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is divided into two provinces: Guanacaste Province in the north, and the Puntarenas Province in the south. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:10|N|85.4166667|W||||| | |name= }}. It varies from 19 to 37 miles wide and is approximately 75 miles long, forming the largest peninsula in the country. It is known for its beaches and is a popular tourist destination.
Located at 10.00 -85.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Sámara
Sámara, situated along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province, has long been a favorite vacation spot for both Costa Ricans and foreigners. The town is rather small (approximately 1500 full-time residents, including close-by towns such as Torito and Cantarrana) with its main street leading directly to the beach. Sámara has a healthy mix of local and foreign residents and still maintains a somewhat authentically Costa Rican atmosphere.
Located at 9.88 -85.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Hojancha (canton)
Hojancha is the 11th canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 261.42 km², and has a population of 6,960. Its capital city is also called Hojancha. The canton is in the midsection of the Nicoya Peninsula. It is relatively compact, with a single tentacle reaching south to encompass a small portion of the Pacific coastline from Playa Carrillo southward to the mouth of the Río Ora.
Located at 10.06 -85.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
2012 Costa Rica earthquake
The 2012 Costa Rica earthquake occurred at 08:42 local time on September 5, 2012. The epicenter of the 7.6 Mw earthquake was in the Nicoya Peninsula, 11 kilometers east-southeast of Nicoya. A tsunami warning was issued shortly afterwards, but later cancelled. Two people are known to have died, one from a heart attack and another, a construction worker, crushed by a collapsing wall.
Located at 10.00 -85.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Nosara
Nosara is a city in the Nicoya canton, Guanacaste province of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast.
Located at 9.98 -85.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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