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Centro Recreativo Aguas Claras is located in the province of Limón, in the heart of the Caribbean region of Costa Rica, about 15 kilometers south of Guápiles, a crossroads town in the coastal plain valley. The site occupies a strategic position in an area characterized by lush vegetation and watercourses fed by the abundant rains of the Atlantic region. Unlike the marine coastline that borders the country's northern coast, this establishment is part of the geography of freshwater areas and inland recreational spaces, far from the hustle and bustle of ocean beaches. The center is distinguished by its organized resort approach, offering a structured setting for swimming and relaxation activities. In the immediate vicinity, Blue Day Family Club (10.2 km) and Balneario La Habana (13.5 km) offer similar experiences but with their own characteristics. The site welcomes visitors in a developed environment where the focus is on the accessibility and comfort of local families and tourists in transit to surrounding coastal destinations. The establishment operates without a Blue Flag label and has no formal supervision. Access for people with disabilities is not adapted to international standards. No specific infrastructure (parking, showers, dining) is documented in the available data, although the status of a recreational center suggests basic amenities for swimming.
The name "Aguas Claras" literally evokes clear waters, a direct reference to the crystalline watercourses that feed the Guápiles region. This area of the province of Limón, historically linked to banana cultivation and the development of river transport routes in the 19th century, has gradually incorporated recreational spaces for workers and their families. The recreational center represents a typical evolution of rural Costa Rican areas: the transformation of natural sites into public relaxation spaces, reflecting the cultural importance of freshwater in regions where direct access to the sea remains limited for inland populations.
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