Paraíso, Costa Rica
# Paraíso, Costa Rica

Paraíso (Spanish pronunciation:) is a district of the Paraíso canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.

## History

It was established in 1823.

## Geography

Paraíso has an area of 19.5 km² and an elevation of 1,325 metres. It is located 8 km southeast of Cartago.

## Demographics

As of the 2011 census, Paraíso has a population of 20,601 inhabitants.

## Transportation

### Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes:

* National Route 10
* National Route 224
* National Route 404
* National Route 416

## Points of interest

* Farmer's Market in the center of town
* Finca la Flor de Paraiso (a non-profit organic farm)

## Sister cities

Paraíso has one sister city:

* Coral Springs, Florida, United States
