Río Grande de Tárcoles
river, Costa Rica
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The Río Grande de Tárcoles is a river in Costa Rica that flows into the Pacific Ocean. It drains the western sector of the Valle Central, a significant structural valley in the country. The river's basin is part of the continental divide, with rivers to the east draining into the Caribbean Sea. The Tárcoles River is one of the major rivers in Costa Rica, and its basin is an important area for the country's geography and hydrology.1
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