Cabuya, Costa Rica

Coordinates: 9°10′59″N 83°16′01″W / 9.183°N 83.267°W / 9.183; -83.267
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Cabuya Island Cemetery

Cabuya is a small fishing village on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica.[1]

It is located a few miles from the tourist areas of Montezuma and Santa Teresa, and is visited by hikers, mountain bikers, surfers and water sports enthusiasts.[2]

The first nature reserve in Costa Rica, Cabo Blanco Reserva is located at Cabuya.[3][4][5] Near the village is a Yoga retreat.[6][7]

Off the coast is Isla de Cabuya, the Cemetery Island. Cabuya Island is accessible by foot at low tide[8] and dates back to pre-Columbian times. It is still used a burial ground. The reef that surrounds the island is used for fishing and snorkeling.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Academic American encyclopedia. Aretê Pub. Co. 1980.
  2. ^ Bruce Conord; June Conord (1 March 2006). Pocket Adventures Costa Rica. Hunter Publishing, Inc. pp. 196–. ISBN 978-1-58843-582-8.
  3. ^ "Cabuya, North Puntarenas". Go Visit Costa Rica.
  4. ^ Fabio Ausenda (24 April 2007). Green Volunteers: The World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation - 6th Edition. Rizzoli.
  5. ^ James R. Reddell (1982). Further Studies on the Cavernicole Fauna of Mexico and Adjacent Regions. Association for Mexican Cave Studies.
  6. ^ "Om Center in Watertown helps you find your inner peace". Register Citizen News.
  7. ^ " HBO’s Entourage Actress Opens the Ultimate Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica". The Costa Rica Star. by Jaime Lopez – May 8, 2012
  8. ^ "Introducing Cabuya". Lonely Planet.
  9. ^ "Charter fishing near Cabuya, Costa Rica: Up close and personal". The Costa Rica News.

9°10′59″N 83°16′01″W / 9.183°N 83.267°W / 9.183; -83.267