Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zone
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LocationCosta Rica
Coordinates9°50′35″N 85°06′29″W / 9.843°N 85.108°W
Area217.14 square kilometres (83.84 sq mi)
Established10 March 1994
| Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zone | |
|---|---|
| Zona Protectora Península de Nicoya | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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| Location | Costa Rica |
| Coordinates | 9°50′35″N 85°06′29″W / 9.843°N 85.108°W |
| Area | 217.14 square kilometres (83.84 sq mi) |
| Established | 10 March 1994 |
| Governing body | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
Nicoya Peninsula Protected Zone (Spanish: Zona Protectora Península de Nicoya), is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Tempisque Conservation Area, it was created in 1994 by executive decree 22968-MIRENEM.[1][2]
