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Facts About Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica

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Turrialba
Capital: Turrialba
Km from Turrialba to San Jose: 64 km
Size: 1,642.57 km2
Habitants 1999: 72,437
Founded: 1903

Turrialba's 10 Districts
Turrialba - La Suiza - Peralta - Santa Cruz - Santa Terisita - Tuis - Tayucit - Santa Rosa -Pavones - Tres Equis

Turrialba History
The Turrialba area was first settled by indigenous peoples of the Huetar Kingdom and then by the Spanish. This Costa Rica area was designated as a confinement zone for offenders of minor crimes. The name comes from the Turrialba River.

Turrialba General Description
The terrain is irregular with valleys, hills and home to rivers Pacuare, Reventazon, Parismina and Matina. Agriculture produce includes Costa Rica coffee, sugarcane, corn, pejibaye, macadamia, nuts, fruits, tubers and cattle.

Interesting Sites in Turrialba
Within this Costa Rica area you'll find indigenous communities of Bajo Chirripo and Chirripo (or Alto Chirripo). Turrialba, being located midway between San Jose and Limon, on the Caribbean coast.

Turrialba Climate
Average Costa Rica temperature is 28 Degrees Celsius. On your way to Turrialba you'll often experience fog.

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