Canton No. 3: Siquirres
Capital: Siquirres City
Km from Siquirres to San José: 111 km
Size: 860.19 km2
Habitants 1999: 47,000
Founded: 1911
Districts
District 1: Siquirres City
District 2: Pacuarito
District 3: Florida
District 4: Germania
District 5: Cairo
District 6: La Alegría
History
The name of the canton is derived from the Indian Word meaning reddish colored.
General Description
The area is drained by the rivers Reventazón, Parismina, Pacuare, Madre de Dios and Matina. Agricultura products include banana, cacao, corn, coconut, plantain, rice, cassava, soursop, macadamia, nuts, pasión fruit and ginger. Fishing and cattle are also important.
Interesting Sites
Areas of interest to tourists include the Pacuare Tourist Center, Barra del Parismina, Barra del Pacuare and Laguna Madre de Dios.
Climate
The climate is warm, wet and with temperatures between 25 and 26 Degrees Celcius.
Cantons of Limón
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Canton No. 3: Siquirres
District 1: Siquirres City
