Canton No. 6: Guácimo
Capital: Guácimo City
Km from Guácimo to San José: 152 km
Size: 576.48 km2
Habitants 1999: 27,000
Founded: 1971
Districts
District 1: Guácimo City
District 2: Mercedes
District 3: Pocora
District 4: Río Jiménez
District 5: Duacarí
History
The canton was inhabited by indigenous groups as well as the Spansih. Development Ccame from the banana industry and the railraod b etween Siquirres and San José.
General Description
The area is drained by the rivers Reventazón-Parismina, Chirripó and Tortuguero. The principal form of employment is farming, especially in bananas, cacao, tubers and livestock.
Interesting Sites
There is great diversity of flora and fauna by the Cordillera Volcanica Central Forest Reserve.
Climate
The canton is wet and with average temperatures of 24 to 25 Degrees Celcius.
Cantons of Limón
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Canton No. 6: Guácimo
District 1: Guácimo City
