Upala Canton, Administrative canton in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
The canton spans 1,580 square kilometers of land and contains eight districts, including Upala, Aguas Claras, San José, Bijagua, Delicias, Dos Ríos, Yolillal, and Canalete.
The territory of Upala Canton gained its administrative status on March 17, 1970, through decree number 4541, establishing its current boundaries and governmental structure.
Local residents maintain agricultural traditions through rice cultivation and cattle farming, forming the foundation of the region's economic and social practices.
The canton infrastructure includes thirteen national routes connecting its districts, with numbers 4, 6, 138, 164, 170, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732, 735, 737, and 917.
The southern border features four volcanoes: Rincón de la Vieja, Santa María, Miravalles, and Tenorio, creating a natural boundary for the canton.
Location: Alajuela Province
Inception: March 17, 1970
Capital city: Upala
Elevation above the sea: 457 m
Shares border with: Guatuso Canton, Cañas Canton, Los Chiles Canton, Bagaces Canton, Liberia Canton, La Cruz Canton
Website: https://muniupala.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 10.89780,-85.01310
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:22
Arenal Volcano
59.2 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
70.6 km
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
36.1 km
Lake Arenal
41.5 km
Arenal Volcano National Park
59.1 km
Hacienda Santa Rosa
65.9 km
Tenorio Volcano National Park
22 km
Solentiname Archipelago National Monument
33.7 km
La laguna fortificada de aooot raiti bocay
68.7 km
Volcán Tenorio
25.5 km
Orosí Volcano
50.8 km
Chato Volcan
61.9 km
Palo Verde National Park
65.2 km
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
34.8 km
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
27.4 km
La Fortuna Waterfall
62.8 km
Guanacaste National Park
34.8 km
Arenal Hanging Bridges
59.4 km
Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site
66.2 km
Tabacón Hot Springs
55.6 km
Selvatura Park
66.2 km
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Guatuzos
15.6 km
Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge
69.8 km
Miravalles National Park
22.4 km
Río Orosí
44.5 km
Agua y Paz Biosphere Reserve
33.1 km
Butterfly Conservatory
60 km
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
52 kmReviews
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