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Tapesco, is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. While its official name is Tapesco as recognized in the Administrative Territorial Division, it is also seldom and colloquially written as Tapezco.
Tapesco es un distrito del cantón de Zarcero, en la provincia de Alajuela, de Costa Rica. [2]
Tapesco is a village in Tapesco, Zarcero, Alajuela Province and has an elevation of 1,767 metres. Tapesco is situated nearby to the neighborhoods San Martín and Bajo Los López.
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The name means an abundance of the elmleaf or thornless blackberry plant, in Spanish called zarzamora. It was originally given the name "Alfaro Ruiz" in remembrance of Juan Alfaro Ruíz, a hero from the National Campaign of 1856, or Filibuster War. The head city of the canton is the eponymous Zarcerodistrict.
Zarcero has an area of 155.13 km²and a mean elevation of 1,777 metres. To the north, the region borders canton San Carlos, to the south it borders canton Naranjo, to the east it borders canton Sarchí and to the west it borders the canton San Ramón. The canton itself is diamond-shaped, with the Espina River forming the border on the northwest and th...
The canton of Zarcero is subdivided into the following districts: 1. Zarcero 2. Laguna 3. Tapezco 4. Guadalupe 5. Palmira 6. Zapote 7. Brisas
For the 2011 census, Zarcero had a population of 12,205 inhabitants. The canton has a 93% literacy rate, and by the year 2012 had a Human Development Index of 0.726 according to the United Nations Development Program. The region also has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
The economy of the canton is based on agriculture, primarily coffee and vegetables such as carrots, lettuce, potatoes and chiverre. Livestock and their products, especially "natilla Zarcero", a form of sour cream that originated in this area, make up another large portion of the economy. There are also smaller pastry, bread and other agriculturally...
Experience this 4.7-mile loop trail near Alfaro Ruiz, Alajuela. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for road biking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
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- Alfaro Ruiz, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Discover Tapezco in Provincia de Alajuela, Zarcero (Costa Rica). Travel ideas and destination guide for your next trip to North America. Events, Webcams and more.
Tapesco es un pueblo en Tapesco, Cantón de Zarcero, Provincia de Alajuela y tiene una altitud de 1,767 metros. Tapesco está situada circa del barrio San Martín y Bajo Los López.
