Santa Cruz Canton, Administrative canton in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Santa Cruz Canton spans across 1,312 square kilometers of land, incorporating nine districts including Tamarindo and extending from Potrero Bay to Montaña River.
The establishment of Santa Cruz Canton occurred on December 7, 1848, through decree 167, marking a significant territorial organization in Costa Rica's development.
The canton maintains strong regional traditions through annual festivals, featuring traditional bull riding events where participants interact with bulls in open settings.
The territory connects to other parts of Costa Rica through multiple national road routes, facilitating transportation across the Nicoya Peninsula region.
The canton includes Velas Cape, which stands as the westernmost geographical point of the entire Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.
Location: Guanacaste Province
Capital city: Santa Cruz
Elevation above the sea: 98 m
Shares border with: Carrillo Canton, Bagaces Canton, Nicoya Canton
Website: http://santacruz.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 10.26667,-85.65000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:52
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Hacienda Santa Rosa
63.3 km
Puente La Amistad de Taiwán
44.3 km
Las Baulas National Marine Park
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Santa Rosa National Park
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Volcán Tenorio
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Orosí Volcano
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Palo Verde National Park
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Playa Conchal
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Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
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Playa Virador
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Playa San Miguel
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Hermosa Beach
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Playa La Islita
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Playa Arenilla
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Rio Celeste
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