Colón, more commonly referred to as Ciudad Colón is a

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and the head city of the

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canton, in the San José province of

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. It is famous for its warm climate, proximity to nature and its surrounding mountains,

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traditions,

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, and

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Toponymy

Named after

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(), Ciudad Colón used to be called Villa Colón, and before that it was called Pacaca, which was the name of the chief of a local tribe.

Geography

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

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Colón had a population of inhabitants. Colón can be considered as cosmopolitan as Santa Ana or Escazu, but in terms of amenities and services available, it is considered a typical small

n town. The cost of living is lower than in Santa Ana or Escazu. There are two major

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s that meet the needs and requirements of

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and dozens of other small stores, banks and pharmacies. There are no upscale bars or restaurants but there are many local venues catering to food and entertainment. Ciudad Colón is particularly suitable for outdoor activities such as horse riding,

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and

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Locations

Located some 6 km out into the hills is the

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(UPEACE). People from over 60 nationalities live in Ciudad Colón at any given time, making it one of the most multi-cultural towns of its size in the world. Most of this expatriate population consists of students, faculty members, and visiting professors from the university. Close to the town is

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, an indigenous reserve in the Central Valley known for the residents' handcraft abilities.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNP 22

National Route 22 * CR RNS 121

National Route 121 * CR RNS 136

National Route 136 * CR RNS 239

National Route 239

References

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