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Paraíso, Costa Rica

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Country
  
Costa Rica

Founded
  
1823

Time zone
  
-6

Area
  
10.08 km²

Province
  
Cartago Province

Canton
  
Paraíso

Elevation
  
1,279 m (4,196 ft)

Climate
  
Am

Population
  
50,751 (2012)

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Paraíso ([paɾaˈiso]) is a small city in Costa Rica, located 8 km southeast of Cartago. It is a tourist attraction due to its exceptionally beautiful surrounding locales.

Contents

It was established in 1823.

Points of interest

  • Lankester Botanical Gardens (named after British biologist Charles Lankester)
  • Farmer's Market in the center of town
  • Finca la Flor de Paraiso (a non-profit organic farm)

    • Sister cities

    Paraíso has one sister city:

  • Coral Springs, Florida, United States

    • References

    Paraíso, Costa Rica Wikipedia
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