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National Route 141 (Costa Rica)
National Secondary Route 141, or just Route 141 ( es, Ruta Nacional Secundaria 141, or ) is a National Road Network of Costa Rica, National Road Route of Costa Rica, located in the Alajuela Province, Alajuela province. Description In Alajuela Province, Alajuela province the route covers Naranjo (canton), Naranjo canton (Naranjo District, Naranjo, San Miguel District, Naranjo, San Miguel, San José District, Naranjo, San José, Cirrí Sur District, Cirrí Sur, San Juan District, Naranjo, San Juan districts), San Carlos (canton), San Carlos canton (Quesada, San Carlos, Quesada, Florencia, San Carlos, Florencia, Buenavista, San Carlos, Buenavista, La Fortuna, San Carlos, La Fortuna, La Tigra, San Carlos, La Tigra districts), Zarcero (canton), Zarcero canton (Zarcero District, Zarcero, Laguna District, Laguna, Tapezco District, Tapezco, Zapote District, Zarcero, Zapote, Brisas District, Brisas districts). History Landslides in this route are common in the rainy season. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alajuela Province
Alajuela () is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the north-central part of the country, bordering Nicaragua to the north. It also borders the provinces of Heredia to the east, San José to the south, Puntarenas to the southwest and Guanacaste to the west. As of 2011, the province had a population of 885,571. Alajuela is composed of 16 cantons, which are divided into 111 districts. It covers an area of 9,757.53 square kilometers. The provincial capital is Alajuela. Other large cities include Quesada, Aguas Zarcas, Naranjo, Zarcero, Orotina, Sarchí Norte, Upala, San Ramón, Grecia and Los Chiles. Provincial history Pre-Columbia and the arrival of the Spanish Costa Rica has been inhabited for nearly 10,000 years, but little is known of its pre-Columbian history. Alajuela was occupied by several indigenous groups just before the arrival of the Spanish. Despite being between two major civilizations, indigenous groups sparsely populated the area.undefinedISLS: Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buenavista, San Carlos
Buenavista is a Districts of Costa Rica, district of the San Carlos (canton), San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela Province, Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Geography Buenavista has an area of km² which makes it the smallest district in the canton by area, and an elevation of metres with a range between 500 and 900 meters above sea level. It is located in the northern region of the country and borders with 2 districts; Florencia to the N / NO, Quesada to the N / NE. While to the south it borders with the canton of Zarcero (canton), Zarcero. Its head, the town of Buenavista, is located 13.3 Km (35 minutes) to the NW of Ciudad Quesada and 94.9 Km (2 hours 37 minutes) to the NW of San Jose, the nation's capital. The grounds of Buenavista are distinguished by being very broken, with a type of steep soil and steep slopes. Economy This is a special place for dairy farming. It also has a health post and a school and only a grocery store. It has very little infrastructure, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brisas District
Brisas is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... History Brisas was created on 24 April 1998 by Decreto Ejecutivo 26942-G. Geography Brisas has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Locations * ''Poblados'' (villages): Ángeles, Brisa, Legua Demographics For the 2011 census, Brisas had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 141 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zapote District, Zarcero
Zapote is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... History Zapote was created on 22 July 1939 by Decreto Ejecutivo 35. Segregated from San Carlos canton. Geography Zapote has an area of km2 and an elevation of metres. Locations * ''Poblados'' (villages): Quina (part), San Juan de Lajas, Santa Elena Demographics For the 2011 census, Zapote had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 141 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapezco District
Tapesco, is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... While its official name is ''Tapesco'' as recognized in the Administrative Territorial Division, it is also seldom and colloquially written as Tapezco. Geography Tapesco has an area of km2 and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Tapesco had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 141 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laguna District
Laguna is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography Laguna has an area of km2 and an elevation of metres. Locations * ''Poblados'' (villages): Peña Demographics For the 2011 census, Laguna had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 141 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarcero District
Zarcero is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. History Zarcero was granted the title of "ciudad" (city) by a law on 24 July 1918. Geography Zarcero has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. It is located in the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range) of Costa Rica, 50 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital city of Alajuela and 27 kilometers southeast of Ciudad Quesada. Zarcero, known for its brisk mountain climate, lies in a dairy and agricultural area also noted for the local enterprises that practice organic farming. Distinctive jams, cheese and other dairy products are among the items produced. Locations * ''Barrios'' (neighborhoods): Cantarranas, Santa Teresita Demographics For the 2011 census, Zarcero had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 141 * National Route 741 Places of interest Parque Franc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarcero (canton)
Zarcero is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Hiking trails, pure water creeks, friendly people, landscapes and natural attractions are features of the area. Toponymy The name means an abundance of the elmleaf or thornless blackberry plant, in Spanish called . It was originally given the name "Alfaro Ruiz" in remembrance of Juan Alfaro Ruíz, a hero from the National Campaign of 1856, or Filibuster War. The head city of the canton is the eponymous Zarcero district. History Zarcero was created on 21 June 1915 by decree 27. Geography Zarcero has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. To the north, the region borders canton San Carlos, to the south it borders canton Naranjo, to the east it borders canton Sarchí and to the west it borders the canton San Ramón. The canton itself is diamond-shaped, with the Espina River forming the border on the northwest and the southwest sides. The Toro River forms the southeastern border, and the La Vie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Tigra, San Carlos
La Tigra is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela Alajuela () is a district in the Alajuela canton of the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Alajuela canton, it is awarded the status of city. By virtue of being the city of the first canton of the province, it i ... province of Costa Rica. History La Tigra was created on 5 February 1952 by Decreto Ejecutivo 15. Geography La Tigra has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. It is located in the northern region of the country and limits to the north with Florencia, to the south with San Ramón, to the east with Florencia and San Ramón. Its head, the village of La Tigra, is located 27.9 km (48 minutes) to the east of Ciudad Quesada and 108 km (2 hours 36 minutes) to the northwest of San José the capital of the nation. It is located at an elevation range of between 200 and 1100 meters above sea level. Demographics For the 2011 census, La Tigra had a population of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Fortuna, San Carlos
La Fortuna is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Toponymy "La Fortuna" is Spanish for "The Fortune", and aptly named due its ample supply of tourist attractions and extremely fertile lands. Although there is a common myth that the town got its name due to its sparing from the Arenal Volcano's eruptions, the town actually got its name before the latest eruption cycle and was named for the fertile lands ("The Fortune") where it is located. History La Fortuna was created on 5 February 1952 by Decreto Ejecutivo 15. Originally called "El Burío", La Fortuna was founded in the mid 1930s by settlers that came from Ciudad Quesada, Grecia (canton), Alajuela and other parts of the region. In 1968, the Arenal Volcano erupted to the west, causing extensive damage and casualties, including 82 deaths. The eruption did not reach the village of La Fortuna. This catastrophe, nonetheless, changed the geography of the whole region, making it one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florencia, San Carlos
Florencia is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Location It is located in the northern region of the country and borders with 3 districts; Cutris to the north, La Tigra to the west (also with the canton of San Ramón), Quesada and La Palmera to the east. While to the south it borders with the canton of Zarcero. Its head, the city of Florencia, is located 9.7 km (22 minutes) to the NW of Ciudad Quesada and 116 km (2 hours 32 minutes) to the NW of San José the capital of the nation. Geography Florencia has an area of km² and an mean elevation of metres. with a range between 100 and 600 meters above sea level. This variation of altitude is due to the fact that the southern part of the district is formed by the mountain foothills of the Central Mountain Range, while to the north, the territory follows a clear descent towards the plains of San Carlos. Demographics For the 2011 census, Florencia had a population of in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Road Network Of Costa Rica
National Road Network of Costa Rica ( es, Red Vial Nacional), are a series of numbered road routes that are managed through Costa Rica by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) and its subagency the National Road Council (Conavi). According to the Inter-American Development Bank, in 2019 Costa Rica had the worst road network in Latin America, due to being under maintained, and having structural defects and deterioration in around 49% of the National Primary Routes network. Other countries in the area report an average of 20% in the same metric. There are no high speed express routes but there are some two-lane trunk roads. Potholes are common in primary road routes. Many of the secondary or tertiary road routes are made of gravel or dirt. Legal definitions * Primary roads ( es, Carreteras Primarias): Are those that connect the main roads in the Greater Metropolitan Area and provide a link between mainly the urban centers (head cities of main cantons), airports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
