Pococí Canton

The canton covers 2,188 square kilometers from the Caribbean coast to the Cordillera Central mountains, incorporating seven distinct districts with varying elevations.

The territory formed part of the province of Suerre during pre-Columbian times, where indigenous Huetares lived under the leadership of caciques Camaquiri and Cocorí.

Each district within Pococí maintains specific traditions through local markets, agricultural practices, and community gatherings that reflect the region's Caribbean and rural heritage.

The road network connects the districts through National Routes 4, 32, and 149, providing access to commercial centers and agricultural areas throughout the canton.

The canton includes sections of Tortuguero National Park, where sea turtles nest along the Caribbean coastline and rainforest meets marine ecosystems.

Location: Limón Province

Capital city: Guápiles

Elevation above the sea: 26 m

Website: http://www.munipococi.go.cr/

Shares border with: Sarapiquí Canton, Siquirres Canton, Guácimo Canton, Turrialba Canton, Oreamuno Canton, Vázquez de Coronado Canton, Heredia Canton

Website: http://munipococi.go.cr

GPS coordinates: 10.21556,-83.79222

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:39