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Some Facts

Escudo of the Province Puntarenas Costa Rica Canton No. 11:  Corredores
Capital:  Corredores City
Size:  620,60 km2
Habitants 1999:  44,000
Founded:  1973
Km from Corredores to San José:  331 km

Districts

Corredores, Canton of Puntarenas Province District 1:  Corredores City
District 2:  La Cuesta
District 3:  Paso Canoas
District 4:  Laurel

History

Corredores, Canton of Puntarenas Province

The area was first colonized by Brunca Indians and then by Spanish. The arrival of the banana industry increased development. The canton is named alter the River Corredores.

General Description

Corredores, Canton of Puntarenas Province

Corredores is drained by the rivers Colorado, Corredor, Abrojo, Conte and Vaca. Principal economic activites include African palm oil, bananas, cacao, rice, corn, beans, sorghum and beef.

Interesting Sites

Corredores, Canton of Puntarenas Province

Tourist attractions include the indigenous communites of Abrojos de Montezuma and part of the Conte Burica.

Climate

Corredores, Canton of Puntarenas Province

Temperatures range between 26 and 28 Degrees Celcius.

Cantons of Puntarenas

Map of Puntarenas Province Costa Rica


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