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
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Coordinates: 9°50′19″N 83°51′54″W / 9.83861°N 83.86500°W / 9.83861; -83.86500Coordinates: 9°50′19″N 83°51′54″W / 9.83861°N 83.86500°W / 9.83861; -83.86500
CountryCosta Rica
ProvinceCartago
CantonParaíso
Founded1823
Area
 • Total10.08 km2 (3.89 sq mi)
Elevation
1,279 m (4,196 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total50,751
 • Density5,034.8/km2 (13,040/sq mi)
Time zone-6
ClimateAm

References

  1. "Paraiso, Cartago". Retrieved 2007-06-20.
  2. Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer, 1952 Edition, p. 1428