Canton No. 8: El Guarco
Capital: El Tejar
Km from El Guarco to San José: 25 km
Size: 167.69 km2
Habitants 1999: 31,446
Founded: 1939
Districts
District 1: El Tejar
District 2: San Isidro
District 3: Tobosi
District 4: Patio de Aqua
History
El Guarco became a canton in 1939. It is named after the Huetar chief who once lived in the region.
General Description
The town of Cartago was originally founded on this flan land, but most of the area today is dedicated to farms. The canton is drained by the rivers Reventazón, Parismina and Pirrís.
Interesting Sites
In the canton seat, Tejar, you´ll find a unique Catholic Church whose interior is one of the most beautiful in the Province.
Climate
The climate is temperate and averages 19.3 Degrees Celsius.
The Cantones of Cartago
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Canton No. 8: El Guarco
District 1: El Tejar
