Paraíso () is a

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of the Paraíso canton, in the Cartago province of

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History

It was established in 1823.''Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer'', 1952 Edition, p. 1428

Geography

Paraíso has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. It is located 8 km southeast of Cartago.

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, Paraíso has a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNP 10

National Route 10 * CR RNS 224

National Route 224 * CR RNT 404

National Route 404 * CR RNT 416

National Route 416

Points of interest

*Farmer's Market in the center of town *Finca la Flor de Paraiso (a

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organic farm)

Sister cities

Paraíso has one

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References

Districts of Cartago Province Populated places in Cartago Province Populated places established in 1823 {{CartagoCR-geo-stub