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Escazú


San José Escazú Desamparados Puriscal Vásquez de Coronado
Asserí Mora Goicoechea Santa Ana Alajuelita
Tarrazú Acosta Tibás Moravia Montes de Oca
Turrubares Dota Curridabat Pérez Zeledón León Cortés Castro

Some Facts

Escudo de la Provincia San José Canton No. 2:  Escazú
Capital:  Escazú
Km from Escazú to San José:  9 km
Size:  34.49 km2
Habitants 1999:  48,000
Founded:  1848

Districts

Escazú, Canton de San JoséCosta Rica District 1:  Escazú City
District 2:  San Antonio
District 3:  San Rafael

History

Escazú, Canton de San JoséCosta Rica

During the pre-Columbian era, Escazú was a rest spot for Indian travelers headed for Pacaca (modern-day Ciudad colon). The name Escazú comes from the Indian word Itzkatzú meaning "rest".

General Description

Escazú, Canton de San JoséCosta Rica

This canton is part of the greater metropolitan area of San José. Guachipelín to the north of this canton has been proposed as an industrial zone. It is based on trade and agriculture, mainly coffee, fruit and vegetables. The canton is drained by the rivers Agres, Chiquero, Cruz and Convento, all tributaries of the Tiribí River.

Interesting Sites

Escazú, Canton de San JoséCosta Rica

Its colonial-style houses and church are a unique attraction for visitors. This town, as well as Santa Ana, is linked to the capital by excellent highways and roads. Beautiful homes of well-to-do Costa Ricans and foreigners enhance this delightful canton a stones throw from the capital.

Climate

Escazú, Canton de San JoséCosta Rica

Its average temperature is a pleasant 20 degrees C (68 F).

Cantons of San José

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Vásquez de Coronado, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Moravia, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Montes de Oca, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Curridabat, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica San José, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Desamparados, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Alajuelita, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Escazú, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Santa Ana, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Aserrí, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica León Cortés Castro, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Puriscal, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Acosta, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Terrazú, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Dota, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Pérez Zeledón, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Mora, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Turrubares, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Tibás, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica Goicoechea, Canton of the Province San José, Costa Rica