Tempisque River

General data
- Name: Tempisque River
- Water system: Gulf of Nicoya
- Water type: River
- Progression: Gulf of Nicoya -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Tropical
- Continents: North America
- Countries: Costa Rica
Description
The Tempisque River, or Río Tempisque, is 144 kilometreslong, located entirely in Costa Rica flowing from the Guanacaste Cordillera near the Orosí Volcano and emptying into the Gulf of Nicoya. It passes through the Palo Verde National Park and is an important habitat for various species of crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and birds.