Paraíso, Costa Rica

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Paraíso
City
Lancaster Botanical Garden
Lancaster Botanical Garden
Paraíso is located in Costa Rica
Paraíso
Paraíso
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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

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  2. Columbia-Lippincott Gazeteer, 1952 Edition, p. 1428
  3. "Online Directory: Florida, USA." Retrieved on June 20, 2007. Archived March 11, 2007 at the Wayback Machine

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