Some Facts
Canton No. 5: Atenas
Capital: Atenas City
Km from Atenas to San José: 42 km
Size: 127.19 km2
Habitants 1999: 21,000
Founded: 1868
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Districts
District 1: Atenas City
District 2: Jesús
District 3: Mercedes
District 4: San Isidro
District 5: Concepción
District 6: San José
District 7: Santa Eulalia
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History
The canton was first established by Indians and then, since 1750, by citizens who came from Alejuela, Heredia, San José and Cartago. The area developed initially due to an ox-cart trail made in 1843, the construction of the Pacific Railway, and the opening of the Costanera Highway between the capital and the Pacific (now the main access to Quepos).
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General Description
The canton is drained by the Río Grande which has an electricity generating damn around Garita. Coffee, sugar cane, corn, beans, vegetables and beef are the main agricultural outputs. Atenas, the governmental seat, is situated on a cliff of the Aguacate Mountains at an elevation of 698 meters.
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Places of Interest
The Escuela Centroamericana de Ganadería ( a university-level school speicializing in husbandry) is located in Atenas.
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Climate
Atenas hosts an especially healthy climate for those with arthritis. The average temperature is 24.5 degrees celcius.
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Interesting Links
Alajuela City Picture Gallery
Hotels In Alajuela Province
Arenal Tours
Poás Volcano 5 in 1 Tour
Poás Volcano and Lagoon Picture Gallery
La Paz Waterfalls Tour
Bird Zoo Picture Gallery
Airport Juan Santamaría Picture Gallery
Arenal La Fortuna Picture Gallery
Arenal Volcano Picture Gallery
Arenal Lagoon Picture Gallery
La Paz Waterfalls Picture Gallery
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The Cantones of Alajuela
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