Sarapiquí Canton

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Canton
gptkbp:area 3,200 km²
gptkbp:borderedBy gptkb:Heredia_Province
gptkb:Nicaragua
gptkb:Alajuela_Province
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Puerto_Viejo_de_Sarapiquí
gptkbp:climate Tropical rainforest climate
High rainfall
Warm temperatures
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Sarapiquí_River
gptkbp:cuisine Seafood dishes
Local fruits
Traditional desserts
gptkbp:culturalEvents Art exhibitions
Music festivals
Local fairs
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Festivals
Indigenous communities
Traditional cuisine
gptkbp:demographics Diverse population
gptkbp:economicActivity Farming
Forestry
Tourism
gptkbp:education Private schools
Public schools
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Protected areas
Wildlife reserves
gptkbp:established 1848
gptkbp:flora Endemic species
Birdwatching opportunities
Rich_biodiversity
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Wetlands
Lowland rainforest
gptkbp:healthcare Private hospitals
Public health clinics
gptkbp:historicalEvent Establishment of national parks
Banana industry development
Coffee_boom
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Coffee production
Banana plantations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sarapiquí Canton
gptkbp:includes gptkb:La_Selva_Biological_Station
gptkbp:knownFor Biodiversity
gptkbp:localGovernment gptkb:Municipality
City council
Mayor
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Costa_Rica
gptkbp:mainEvent Agriculture
Ecotourism
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Heredia_Province
gptkbp:population approximately 50,000
gptkbp:touristAttraction gptkb:Cano_Negro_Wildlife_Refuge
Arenal Volcano National Park
Sarapiquí_River_rafting
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Route_32
Route_4