Mora Canton

Mora Canton is an administrative district in San José Province spanning seven separate districts across varied terrain. The region sits at roughly 840 meters elevation and covers an area of 163 square kilometers.

The region was established on May 25, 1883 and renamed in honor of Juan Rafael Mora Porras, Costa Rica's second president. This naming recognized his importance in the nation's political development.

Indigenous heritage remains visible through archaeological sites scattered across Tabarcia, Guayabo, and Quitirrisí, where ceramic artifacts reflect the area's pre-Columbian past. These locations show how early inhabitants lived and worked in this land.

National Routes 22 and 121 cross through the area, connecting to Colón, the administrative center, and surrounding districts. These highways are the main ways to move around the region.

The University for Peace, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1980, has its main campus within this canton's boundaries. This international institution brings global significance to the region.

Location: San José Province

Capital city: Colón

Elevation above the sea: 840 m

Shares border with: Turrubares Canton, Puriscal Canton, Acosta Canton, Santa Ana Canton, Escazú Canton

Website: http://mora.go.cr

GPS coordinates: 9.87417,-84.28222

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43