Paraíso, Costa Rica
| Paraíso | |
|---|---|
| City | |
|
Lancaster Botanical Garden | |
  Paraíso | |
| Coordinates: CR 9°50′19″N 83°51′54″W / 9.83861°N 83.86500°WCoordinates: CR 9°50′19″N 83°51′54″W / 9.83861°N 83.86500°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Paraíso |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.08 km2 (3.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,279 m (4,196 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 50,751 |
| • Density | 5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -6 |
| Climate | Am |
Paraíso (Spanish pronunciation: [paɾaˈiso]) is a small city in Costa Rica, located 8 km southeast of Cartago.[1] It is a tourist attraction due to its exceptionally beautiful surrounding locales.
It was established in 1823.[2]
Points of interest
- Lankester Botanical Gardens (named after British biologist Charles Lankester)
- Farmer's Market in the center of town
- Finca la Flor de Paraiso (a non-profit organic farm)
Sister cities
Paraíso has one sister city:[3]
References
- ↑ "Paraiso, Cartago". Retrieved 2007-06-20.
- ↑ Columbia-Lippincott Gazeteer, 1952 Edition, p. 1428
- ↑ "Online Directory: Florida, USA." Retrieved on June 20, 2007. Archived March 11, 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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