San Carlos Canton, Administrative canton in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
San Carlos Canton extends across 3,352 square kilometers of land, encompassing the San Carlos Plain and reaching north to the Nicaraguan border.
The canton was officially established through decree number 17 on September 26, 1911, marking a significant step in Costa Rica's territorial organization.
The region produces more than half of Costa Rica's dairy products, with numerous farms and processing facilities shaping the local agricultural traditions.
The municipality consists of thirteen districts, including Ciudad Quesada as its capital, with National Routes 4 and 35 connecting the main population centers.
The territory includes Arenal Volcano and contains multiple hot springs, creating natural thermal pools throughout the mountainous landscape.
Location: Alajuela Province
Capital city: Quesada
Elevation above the sea: 98 m
Website: https://munisc.go.cr/
Shares border with: San Ramón Canton, Tilarán Canton, Guatuso Canton, Los Chiles Canton, Sarapiquí Canton, Grecia Canton, Sarchí Canton, Zarcero Canton
Website: https://munisc.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 10.61722,-84.51472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:27
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26.9 km
Poás Volcano National Park
55.1 km
Poás Volcano
56.1 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
46 km
La Selva Biological Station
58.9 km
Lake Arenal
46.8 km
Arenal Volcano National Park
26.8 km
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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Tenorio Volcano National Park
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La laguna fortificada de aooot raiti bocay
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Volcán Tenorio
54.7 km
Chato Volcan
27.2 km
La Paz Waterfall
60.3 km
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
39.7 km
La Fortuna Waterfall
26.4 km
Platanar
39.1 km
Arenal Hanging Bridges
27.1 km
Volcán Cacho Negro
69.4 km
Volcán Congo
51.2 km
Tabacón Hot Springs
26.9 km
Selvatura Park
43.1 km
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Guatuzos
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Monteverde Theme Park
47.9 km
Aguas Zarcas meteorite
49.4 km
Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge
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Miravalles National Park
68.5 km
Agua y Paz Biosphere Reserve
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Butterfly Conservatory
33.8 kmReviews
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