Santa Ana

Some Facts

Districts

History

Santa Ana was settled in the 1500´s. It is believed that the canton got its name from the first landowner Jeronimo de Retes, who in 1658 named his land Santa Ana in honor of St. Ann. In 1850, the first Catholic chapel was built, also in honor of St. Ann.

General Description

This canton is found at the foothills between Escazú and Puriscal and drained by the rivers Uruca, Corrogres, Navajas, Piulas, Canca, La Cruz, San Marcos and Muerte.

ITs chief products are onins, beef, fruits and vegetables, and coffee. Pottery is also an important part of the economy. The canton has two hydroelectrical plants (Belén and Brasil).

Interesting Sites

The town of Santa Ana is linked by the old road between Escazú and Ciudad Colon as well as the newer highway linking the same towns. Tourist attractions include the Simón Bolivar Park, a mineral spring with reknowned health qualities in Salitral and a scenic watefall called Catarata del Brasil which is frequented by many tourists.

Climate

The climate is warm and dry and comfortable.

Cantons of San José