title: Paraíso, Costa Rica
text: # 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
  