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Water Body Attractions In Sarapiqui

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Sarapiquí is the tenth canton in the province of Heredia in Costa Rica. The canton includes the major portion of the Province of Heredia, and is named for its major waterway, the Sarapiquí River. The western half of the canton gives way to the San Carlos Plain. Heredia's provincial border with Alajuela, which runs through the middle of the San Carlos Plain, marks the canton's western limit. The southern boundary of the canton is established by La Virgen River.
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  • 1. Sarapiqui River Province Of Heredia
    The Sarapiquí River, or Rio Sarapiquí, in Costa Rica is a tributary of the San Juan River and forms the eastern border of Sarapiquí Canton. The area around the river is mostly lowlands tropical rainforest, having lush vegetation with a large variety of plant, animal and insect life. This river is navigable and is a local trading artery, and also supports fishing and tourism activity. The river, which was previously called 'Siripiqui', is prone to flooding. Around the river are plantations of coffee, sugar cane, bananas and cocoa trees. The 2009 Costa Rica earthquake near Cinchona greatly affected the Sarapiqui River as many animals died. Since the privatisation of electricity production in the country, the river has seen a number of hydroelectric dams being built along the watercourse. ...
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