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National Route 34 (Costa Rica)
National Primary Route 34, official name (after Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno), and popularly known as (South Coastal Drive), or just Route 34 ( es, Ruta Nacional Primaria 34, or ), is a National Road Route and scenic route of Costa Rica, located in the Alajuela, Puntarenas provinces that connects Route 27 and Route 2 mostly along the central and south Pacific coast of the country, and is the recommended route over the Pan-American Highway when traveling between the south of the country to the Greater Metropolitan Area. Description Starting north, an interchange in the town of Pozón, Orotina at Route 27 is the starting point, which continues south towards the beach town of Jacó. Then to the east to Parrita and Quepos, which provides access to Manuel Antonio National Park. Continuing to the east there is the interchange with Route 243 near Dominical beach and then the land area of the Ballena National Marine Park, and finishing at the interchange with Route 2. In Ala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominical, Puntarenas
Dominical is a beach-front town in Bahía Ballena District, of the Osa canton in the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica, approximately 45 km south of Quepos. It is well known for large, year-round waves and is popular among surfers in Costa Rica.Surfing and access described at crsurf.com Accessed 11 January 2017 The town began as a small fishing village but has since grown into a , most notably for surfers. Accessible from the capital San José, it can be reached via |
Osa (canton)
Osa is a canton in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Puerto Cortés district. History Osa was created on 29 July 1940 by decree 185. In pre- Columbian times was populated by Boruca which left legacies such as fields and stone walkways. Geography Osa has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The canton begins at the Barú River near Dominical on the central Pacific coast. It continues as a narrow strip of land southward to include the area around Palmar and Sierpe, finally widening to take in the entire neck and upper portion of the Osa Peninsula, where significant gold mining operations are located. As its name suggests, humpback whales and dolphins migrate into the waters to calve, mate, and to rest. Whale watching is available along the coasts. Isla del Caño is part of Osa canton. Districts The canton of Osa is subdivided into the following districts: # Puerto Cortés # Palmar # Sierpe # Bahía Ballena # Piedras Blancas # Bahí ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Isidro De El General
San Isidro de El General () is the first district of the canton of Pérez Zeledón, in the southern part of the province of San José in Costa Rica, as well as the name of said district's main city. San Isidro de El General is the most populous city in the Brunca region. It is located at 130 km from San José and 212 km from Paso Canoas, a border town with Panama. Geography San Isidro de El General has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, San Isidro de El General had a population of inhabitants. All of the population is Christian Catholic. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 2 * National Route 242 * National Route 243 * National Route 325 * National Route 328 * National Route 334 Culture Music The (Symphonic Music School of Pérez Zeledón) is located in the district. This institution is sponsored by the National University of Costa Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerro De La Muerte
Cerro de la Muerte is a mountain peak of a massif in Costa Rica, it is located within the Tapantí — Cerro de la Muerte Massif National Park, and is the highest point on the Pan-American Highway. Toponymy Its name means "Mountain of Death", "Hill of Death" or "Summit of Death," since in the past crossing the mountains from the Valle Central meant a three- or four-day journey, on foot or on horseback, and many ill-prepared travelers succumbed to the cold and rain. However, the peak is now easily accessible since the Route 2 runs close by. Description A drivable track from the highway (Kilometer 89) leads to a peak, with its cluster of telecommunications aerials. A short hike is also available from the highway to another peak marked with a barrel. A sign marks the high point of the highway (Route 2) at , from where the vehicle track and hiking trail begin. At this altitude, overnight temperatures can dip below freezing, but the sun soon raises the temperatures in the morning, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oil Palm
''Elaeis'' () is a genus of palms containing two species, called oil palms. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil. The African oil palm ''Elaeis guineensis'' (the species name ''guineensis'' referring to its country of origin) is the principal source of palm oil. It is native to west and southwest Africa, occurring between Angola and Gambia. The American oil palm ''Elaeis oleifera'' () is native to tropical Central and South America, and is used locally for oil production. Description Mature palms are single-stemmed, and can grow well over tall. The leaves are pinnate, and reach between long. The flowers are produced in dense clusters; each individual flower is small, with three sepals and three petals. The palm fruit is reddish, about the size of a large plum, and grows in large bunches. Each fruit is made up of an oily, fleshy outer layer (the pericarp), with a single seed (the palm kernel), also rich in oil. Species The two species, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tárcoles District
Tárcoles is a district of the Garabito canton, in the Puntarenas 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 Tárcoles was created on 30 November 1988 by Acuerdo 431. Segregated from Jacó. Geography Tárcoles has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Tárcoles had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 34 * National Route 320 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Puntarenas Province Populated places in Puntarenas Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garabito (canton)
Garabito is a canton in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Jacó district. History Garabito was created on 25 September 1980 by decree 6512. Geography Garabito has an area of km2 and a mean elevation of metres. The canton lies along the north-central Pacific coast between Punta Loros near the town of Tivives and the mouth of the Tusubres River. The eastern boundary runs through the Fila Negra, a coastal mountain range. Districts The canton of Garabito is subdivided into the following districts: # Jacó # Tárcoles Tárcoles is a district of the Garabito canton, in the Puntarenas 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 Americ ... Demographics For the 2011 census, Garabito had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parrita District
Parrita is a canton and its only district in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. Toponymy The origin of the name, it is said, has to do with a woman named Rita who lived in one of the original settlements. Rita had a business and received packages. "Es pa' Rita" (It's for Rita) was often heard so the canton was called Parrita. History Parrita was created on 5 July 1971 by decree 4787. Almost all of Costa Rican territory was inhabited before the arrival of the Spanish. The Huetars lived in this area. In 1924, a young German installed the first banana plantation near the Pirrís River (also called the Parrita River) which encouraged migration of people from San José and Guanacaste. Geography Parrita has an area of km2 and a mean elevation of metres. The canton lies along the central Pacific coast between the mouths of the Tusubres River and Damas River. Inland the canton is delineated by a series of rivers that meander through the valleys of the coastal mountain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savegre District
Savegre is a district of the Quepos canton, in the Puntarenas 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 Savegre has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Villages Administrative center of the district is the town of Matapalo. Other villages are Dos Bocas, Guabas, Guápil, Hatillo Nuevo, Hatillo Viejo, Laguna, Nubes, Palma Quemada, Pasito, Paso, Paso Guanacaste, Platanillo, Playa Matapalo, Portalón, Punto de Mira, Salitral, Salsipuedes, San Andrés, Santo Domingo, Silencio, Tierras Morenas and Tres Piedras. Demographics For the 2011 census, Savegre had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 34 * National Route 243 Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quepos District
Quepos () is a district of the canton of Quepos, in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Toponymy The town is named for the native Quepo Indians who inhabited the place in the colonial era. History The area was home to the native Quepoa people of this specific Costa Rican region. In 1563, Spanish Catholic conquistadores, led by Juan Vázquez de Coronado, settled the area and founded the settlement of San Bernardino de Quepo. The local native Quepo people were then subsequently subjugated by Juan Vázquez and his conquistadores. In 1746, the Quepo people that remained were transferred to a reservation which already contained another native ethnic group. Quepos offers fishing for numerous varieties of fish, especially Pacific Sailfish. Peak fishing season is from November to April for billfish. Geography Quepos has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. The town is about 60 km. south (in a straight line) from Costa Rica's capital, San José, but is 157&nbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quepos (canton)
Quepos is a canton in the Puntarenas Puntarenas () is a city in the Puntarenas canton of Puntarenas Province, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Puntarenas canton, it is awarded the title of city, which is made from the Puntarenas, Chacarita and ... province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Quepos district. Toponymy It was named ''Aguirre'' until February 2015, when its name was changed following a vote in the Legislative Assembly. The name ''Quepos'' refers to the Quepoa people who inhabited this area in pre-Columbian and colonial times. History Quepos was created on 30 October 1948 by decree 235. Geography Quepos has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The canton lies along the central Pacific coast between the mouths of the Damas and Barú rivers. The northeastern border runs through high, remote coastal mountain ranges. The county is most famous for being the home of the Manuel Antonio National Park, the most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
