Alajuelita Canton, Administrative canton in San José Province, Costa Rica
Alajuelita Canton is an administrative area in San José Province comprising five separate districts. These districts sit at about 1135 meters elevation and are named Alajuelita, San Josecito, San Antonio, Concepción, and San Felipe.
This canton was created following Costa Rica's 1848 administrative reform that reorganized the country after independence from Spain. That restructuring established the basic framework of provinces and districts still used today.
Each district here celebrates its own neighborhood festivals and religious holidays throughout the year. These gatherings show how communities maintain local traditions and bring people together.
This area is well connected by bus to downtown San José from terminals in each of the five districts. Visitors traveling here find the best flow during off-peak hours, as traffic concentrates mainly during rush times.
This canton functions as a residential zone while also serving as a local administrative hub. An elected council manages district affairs while maintaining close ties to the greater San José metropolitan area.
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