Cartago Canton, Administrative territory in Cartago Province, Costa Rica
The canton extends across eleven districts at an elevation of 1575 meters, including Oriental, Occidental, Carmen, San Nicolás, and Aguacaliente districts.
Established in 1563 by Juan Vasquez de Coronado, the canton maintained its position as Costa Rica's capital until 1824 when San José received this designation.
The Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, located within the canton, receives thousands of pilgrims during the Virgin of the Angels celebration on August 2.
The Costa Rica Institute of Technology in Dulce Nombre district provides higher education opportunities and research facilities for students across the country.
The ruins of Santiago Apóstol church in Plaza Mayor stand as permanent reminders of the 1910 earthquake that reshaped the canton's architectural landscape.
Location: Cartago Province
Capital city: Cartago
Elevation above the sea: 1,575 m
Shares border with: Oreamuno Canton, Vázquez de Coronado Canton, Paraíso Canton, Dota Canton, El Guarco Canton, Desamparados Canton, La Unión Canton, Goicoechea Canton
Website: http://muni-carta.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.85251,-83.92387
Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:01
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