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Our area is rich in
natural beauty. It is located in the Cartago Province, about an
hour and a half drive south east of San Jose. Our closest village
is Las Vueltas de Tucurrique, with a population of less than 600
. It can be accessed by the main roads leaving Cartago central,
passing Paraiso and the Cachi Dam. The elevation is about 1400
-1800 feet above sea level with variations throughout the mountainous
layers. The climate is quite constant with ranges of 63-80 degrees
Fahrenheit throughout the year. Agriculture is the main source of
income and trade for most people in the community. Sugar cane and
coffee are the predominant crops along the hillsides. It is quite
common to see tractors hauling large rib-caged trailers full of freshly
cut sugar cane in transport to the mills. Many still use horses as
a means of travel along the dirt road
which passes our property.
Life in the country is calm, simple and a bit old-fashioned.
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