Isla Capitán
Isla Capitán is an islet in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Isla Capitán is situated nearby to the hamlet Langosta, as well as near Tamarindo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in Costa Rica
- Also known as: “Captains Island”, “Isla Capitan”, and “Isla de las Culebras”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tamarindo and Playa Grande.
Tamarindo
Hamlet
Photo: WClarke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tamarindo is in Costa Rica. Located on the Pacific Coast, Tamarindo is a popular destination for couples and families looking for a good time. With spectacular beaches and rainforests, Tamarindo is the epitome of everything that Costa Rica prides itself on.
Playa Grande
Photo: Cal Wolfe, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Playa Grande is a town in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica, just north of Tamarindo. It comprises most of Parque Nacional Marino Laus Baulas, the most important nesting site in Central America for the giant leatherback sea turtle.
Isla Capitán
- Categories: island, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
10.29989° or 10° 17′ 60″ northLongitude
-85.85367° or 85° 51′ 13″ westElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
762P74XW+XGOpenStreetMap ID
way 328953473OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=isletGeoNames ID
3624419Wikidata ID
Q23745351
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Satellite Map
Discover Isla Capitán from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Isla Capitán” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Isla Capitán”
- Swedish: “Isla Capitán”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Isla Capitán”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Langosta and Lourdes.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas and Parque San Francisco.
Guanacaste: Must-Visit Destinations
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