COSTA RICA
KIOSKO IN TILARAN
The capital of canton of the same name, situated to the south from Arenal Lake. Till 1910 that have been called La Cabra ("a goat" in Spanish). Later on the request of inhabitant that was granted a name Tilaran. The name makes up of two Indian words: Tilava ("strong rain") and Tlan ("the place of huge floodings"). There is a low concrete, white, halfrounded church. In front of the main entrance the high crooss is put and there is a park full of cedars and pines. During April a rodeo and livestock show is held here. Its vicinity is destinguished by different than the rest of province climate. It`s rather similar to Meseta Central climate. The bicycle trips are very popular there. In 2000, a fire gutted a nursing house. 17 residents that were trapped in the building, have been killed.
PROVINCE OF GUANACASTE
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