{"id":1819,"date":"2023-03-03T04:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T03:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=1819"},"modified":"2023-03-03T04:18:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T03:18:00","slug":"does-the-amazon-river-go-through-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/does-the-amazon-river-go-through-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Does the amazon river go through costa rica?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge volume of water. It flows through the rainforest of South America and is approximately 4,100 miles long. The Amazon River is one of the main tributaries of the Rio Grande, which goes through Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

No, the Amazon River does not go through Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

What countries does the Amazon River go through? <\/h2>\n

The Amazon is one of the longest rivers in the world, and its tributaries flow through some of the most populous countries in South America. The Amazon and its tributaries provide a vital source of water for millions of people, and the river basin is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life. The Amazon is an important economic resource for the countries it flows through, and its waters are used for transportation, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.<\/p>\n

The primary rainforest of Costa Rica covers a large portion of the country, from the Central to South Pacific Coast as well as the southern Caribbean Coast. According to the UN FAO Forest Resources Assessment, 51% or 2,605,000 ha of Costa Rica is rainforest. Of this, 239% is primary rainforest. This means that a significant portion of the country is covered in dense, lush rainforest, providing a home to many different plant and animal species.<\/p>\n

Does Costa Rica have jungle or rainforest <\/h3>\n