Quitirrisí is a

district A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivision ...

of the Mora canton, in the San José province of

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. The district itself includes the Huetar indigenous territory of Quitirrisí. One of the touristic attractions of the district is the Rancho Biriteca, a cultural center to rescue and approach to the Huetar culture and handcrafting traditions. Handcrafted chests, hats and hammocks can be found and purchased in many indigenous-owned stores everywhere in the district. Reserva Indígena Quitirrisí, Cantón de Mora
Ticoindex; Mora

History

Quitirrisí was created on 11 September 2014 by the Law 9269.

Geography

Quitirrisí has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Quitirrisí had not been created and therefore there are no census data before 2014.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNS 239

National Route 239

References

Districts of San José Province Populated places in San José Province {{CostaRica-geo-stub