Fun facts about Cartago
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Cartago was founded in 1563 by Juan Vasquez de Coronado, making it the first successful establishment in Costa Rica.
Cartago
Costa Rica
Cartago is the head city of Cartago canton of the Cartago Province, and is composed of the Oriental and Occidental districts as stated in the administrative divisions of Costa Rica. It was the capital of Costa Rica from 1574 to 1824.
From the “History” section
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The statue of La Negrita in the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles is believed to have great healing powers.
Cartago
Costa Rica
Cartago is the head city of Cartago canton of the Cartago Province, and is composed of the Oriental and Occidental districts as stated in the administrative divisions of Costa Rica. It was the capital of Costa Rica from 1574 to 1824.
From the “History” section
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Cartago is home to the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC), one of Central America's most important engineering schools.
Cartago
Costa Rica
Cartago is the head city of Cartago canton of the Cartago Province, and is composed of the Oriental and Occidental districts as stated in the administrative divisions of Costa Rica. It was the capital of Costa Rica from 1574 to 1824.
From the “Economy” section
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The city's football club, Cartaginés, has won the Costa Rican league four times.
Cartago
Costa Rica
Cartago is the head city of Cartago canton of the Cartago Province, and is composed of the Oriental and Occidental districts as stated in the administrative divisions of Costa Rica. It was the capital of Costa Rica from 1574 to 1824.
From the “Sports” section
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Cartago has a borderline tropical monsoon climate and experiences noticeably cooler weather due to its high elevation.
Cartago
Costa Rica
Cartago is the head city of Cartago canton of the Cartago Province, and is composed of the Oriental and Occidental districts as stated in the administrative divisions of Costa Rica. It was the capital of Costa Rica from 1574 to 1824.
From the “Climate” section
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