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Discover Grecia in Costa Rica
Grecia in the region of Alajuela is a town located in Costa Rica - some 18 mi or ( 29 km ) North-West of San José , the country's capital .
Local time in Grecia is now 07:37 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Costa Rica " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Masaya, Managua, León, Chinandega, and Zarcero. When in this area, you might want to check out Masaya . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Grecia ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Villa Luces que Flotan - House of Lights that Float short version; music- El día que me quieras performed by ProHemia
Villa Luces que Flotan was designed to connect the earth with the sky in a circular fashion. Its spiritual elements and seclusion high on the slopes of Poas Volcano provide quietude and inspiration fo ..
Raw Video: Tense Moments After Costa Rica Quake
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Costa Rica didn't leave major damage, but it caused structures to move violently such as this supermarket in Naranjo city. Surveillance camera video from inside the super ..
Costa Rica- What about Laundry Service?
Find out if you can easily wash your clothes or find a laundry mat when traveling around Costa Rica and if you do- will it cost you? A necessary evil of travelling is the chore of dong laundry. With a ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Grecia
Grecia is the capital city of the canton of Grecia in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito that includes the city. The district of Grecia covers an area of 6.86 km², and has a population of 15,457. The city lies at an elevation of 999 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Cordillera Central on the eastern edge of the Central Valley.
Located at 10.07 -84.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Grecia (canton)
Grecia is the name of the third canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 395.72 square kilometres, and has a population of 69,703. The capital city of the canton is also called Grecia. The canton lies among ridges and valleys on the southwestern slope of Poas Volcano. One area is completely separated from the remainder of the canton by the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range).
Located at 10.07 -84.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Sarchí
Sarchí is the capital city of the canton of Valverde Vega also known as Sarchí in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The district of Sarchí covers an area of 15.11 km² (1), including the central area of the city. It has a population of 6,912 (2). The district of Sarchí Sur covers an area of 6.51 km² (1), and has a population of 4,659 (2).
Located at 10.08 -84.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Poás (canton)
Poás is the eighth canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 73.84 square kilometres, and has a population of 26,476 (estimate as of 2003). The capital city of the canton is San Pedro. The elongated canton sits among the ridges and valleys on the southern slope of Poás Volcano. The Río Poás and Río Poasito form its eastern border, while the Río Prendes and Río Tacares limit the canton to the west. Poás Volcano is the canton's northernmost point.
Located at 10.08 -84.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
San Pedro de Poás
San Pedro is the capital city of the canton of Poás in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito (district) that includes the city. The district of San Pedro covers an area of 14.64 km², and has a population of 7,497. The city lies at an elevation of 1,148 meters above sea level in the mountains of the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range) in Costa Rica.
Located at 10.08 -84.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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