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Central Valley: Facts About Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Oct 22, 2007, 17:26
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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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San Jose Guide:
San Jose, the Capital of Costa Rica, is the hub of all transportation in Costa Rica. For that reason, it is usually the first place you will visit while in Costa Rica. It lies between three Costa Rica volcanoes. There is a large variety of Costa Rica hotels, parks, restaurants and attractions for visitors. The first thing noticed about San Jose is the local friendliness. The city is set up on a pretty logical grid system. When on foot and touring the capital, Costa Ricans, also known as Ticos, are always willing to lend a hand with directions. Always remember though, locals use landmarks not street names for directions, and if you just can't figure out where you are, find a local church. Every church in Costa Rica faces west. While in the Capital, you have access to the best public transportation in all of Central America.
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