"bocas de toro"
English translation: bull's mouths / mouths of the bull
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bull's mouths / mouths of the bull Explanation: Literally, this is what it means. Toro = bull Boca (s) = mouth(s) del = of the Here are a few articles I found on this place. I hope it helps! Sheila It is not known for certain where the name of this incredible, forgotten by time, comes from. Various attributions exist, one more interesting than the other. It is being said that Christopher Columbus when he landed at one of the paradisiacal beaches, saw various waterfalls in the form of "bocas del toro" (mouths of the bull) http://www.caribpro.com/bocas/solbocasinfo.htm Its Colorful History Bocas Del Toro, which means "Mouth of the Bull" in Spanish, is believed to have been named by Christopher Columbus. http://www.frognet.net/~jaknouse/gaz-ca.html 1. Bocas del Toro (Mouths of the Bull) |
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