Paraíso, Costa Rica
Paraíso (Spanish pronunciation: [paɾaˈiso]) is a small city in Costa Rica, located 8 km southeast of Cartago.[1] It is a tourist attraction due to its exceptionally beautiful surrounding locales. It was founded in 1823.[2]
City | |
Coordinates: 9°50′19″N 83°51′54″W / 9.83861°N 83.86500°WCoordinates: 9°50′19″N 83°51′54″W / 9.83861°N 83.86500°W | |
Country | Costa Rica |
Province | Cartago |
Canton | Paraíso |
Founded | 1823 |
Area | |
• Total | 10.08 km2 (3.89 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,279 m (4,196 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 50,751 |
• Density | 5,034.8/km2 (13,040/sq mi) |
Time zone | -6 |
Climate | Am |
References
- ↑ "Paraiso, Cartago". Retrieved 2007-06-20.
- ↑ Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer, 1952 Edition, p. 1428