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Las Mercedes Destination Guide
Explore Las Mercedes in Costa Rica
Las Mercedes in the region of Limón is a town in Costa Rica - some 36 mi or ( 58 km ) North-East of San José , the country's capital city .
Current time in Las Mercedes is now 10:23 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Costa Rica " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tegucigalpa, Managua, León, Tres Millas, and Siquirres. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tegucigalpa . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Las Mercedes ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Rios Tropicales - Whitewater Rafting in Paradise
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Sentimientos de Navidad / Christmas Feelings
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Hotel Sueño Azul Resort & Spa. Turismo en Costa Rica. Sin Escalas
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Green Escapes Costa Rica - Rios Tropicales
Join Tim "Turbo" Johnston & Sherry Valentine on Green Escapes Costa Rica for a 3-day white water rafting adventure on the Rio Pacuare with Rios Tropicales - www.riostropicales.com - Green Escapes Cost ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Las Mercedes (archaeological site, Costa Rica)
Las Mercedes (L-289-LM) is a complex archaeological site located on the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica between the foothills of Turrialba Volcano and the alluvial plain. The site contains a variety of architectural features including platforms, plazas, retaining walls or terraces, funerary areas, ramps, and paved roads.
Located at 10.17 -83.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
EARTH University
EARTH University (Escuela de Agricultura de la Región Tropical Húmeda), located in Guácimo, Limón and EARTH University – La Flor, in Guanacaste – both locations in Costa Rica – is a private non-profit university which offers an undergraduate program leading to a licenciatura degree in agricultural sciences.
Located at 10.20 -83.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Guácimo
Guácimo is the capital of Guácimo, Limón Province in Costa Rica. This rural town on the east coast of the country has many banana and pineapple plantations. The area is not much visited by tourists. Residents of Guácimo live a simple life, often urging others to remain tranquilo, or relaxed. The town began with the construction of the railway built by West Indian employees of Minor Cooper Keith in the 1880s.
Located at 10.21 -83.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Guácimo (canton)
Guácimo is the name of the sixth canton in the province of Limón in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 576.48 km², and has a population of 37,549. Its capital city is also called Guácimo. The canton is the only canton in the province of Limón that does not touch the Caribbean Sea. Its northern border is marked by the Río Esperanza and the Río Jiménez, which also forms the western border.
Located at 10.21 -83.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Siquirres
Siquirres is the capital of the canton of Siquirres in Limón Province in Costa Rica. It is a center of commerce and has most of the services for the area's locals. The name is derived from the Native Word meaning reddish colored. Siquirres is around 111 km away from San José, the capital of Costa Rica.
Located at 10.10 -83.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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