Canton No. 12: Garabito
Capital: Jacó
Size: 316.31 km2
Habitants 1999: 6,000
Founded: 1980
Km from Jacó to San José: 110 km
Districts
District 1: Jacó City
District 2: Tárcoles
History
The canton gets its name from a well-remembered chief before colonialization.
General Description
The area is drained by the Rivers Tusubres, Seco, Gloria, Copey, Cama Blanca, Agujas, Tárcoles, Río Grande de Tárcoles and others. The main economic activity of the area is tourism.
Interesting Sites
The beachtown of Jacó is heavily frequented by tourists. There are several beautiful beaches in the area including Punta Leona, Playa Hermosa and Bahía Herradura. Carara Biological Reserve and Caldera Reserved Port Zone are other tourist attractions.
Climate
Temperatures are above 25 Degrees Celcius.
Cantons of Puntarenas
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Canton No. 12: Garabito
District 1: Jacó City
