Alajuela Canton, Administrative district in Central Valley, Costa Rica
Description
Alajuela Canton is an administrative region in Costa Rica's Central Valley, spanning hilly terrain between two major volcanoes. The territory includes fourteen districts organized within the broader Alajuela Province.
History
The region became an official canton in 1848, receiving its present administrative structure through provincial decree. This establishment reflected broader governmental efforts to organize the province into separate district units.
Culture
Coffee farming shapes daily life across this region, where plantations dot the landscape and connect families to generations of agricultural tradition. These working lands form the social and economic center of many local communities.
Practical
This region sits conveniently on major transportation corridors, making it readily accessible from surrounding areas. The hilly terrain affects travel times between different parts of the canton.
Did you know?
The region is home to several significant coffee farms, including operations that have supplied beans to international markets for decades. These long-standing agricultural enterprises anchor the canton's economic identity.
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