Buenos Aires Canton, Administrative canton in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
Buenos Aires Canton extends across 2,384 square kilometers of land, encompassing nine districts at an elevation of 405 meters above sea level.
The canton officially separated from Osa Municipality on July 29, 1940, marking a significant administrative reorganization in Costa Rica's southern region.
The territory contains several indigenous communities, including the Boruca people who maintain their traditions through generations in designated districts.
The canton connects to major transportation routes through the Inter-American Highway South, providing access to its nine districts with individual ZIP codes.
The region maintains a low population density of 19 inhabitants per square kilometer, allowing for extensive natural spaces across its territory.
Location: Puntarenas Province
Capital city: Buenos Aires
Elevation above the sea: 405 m
Shares border with: Osa Canton, Pérez Zeledón Canton, Talamanca Canton, Coto Brus Canton
Website: http://munibuenosaires.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.16667,-83.33216
Latest update: March 17, 2025 23:28
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