Siquirres
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Siquirres | |
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  Siquirres Location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 10°06′00″N 83°31′00″W / 10.10000°N 83.51667°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón Province |
| Canton | Siquirres |
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 31,637 |
Siquirres is the capital of the canton of Siquirres in Limón Province in Costa Rica. It is a center of commerce and has most of the services for the area's locals.
The name is derived from a native word meaning reddish colored.
Siquirres is around 111 km away from San José, the capital of Costa Rica. It is located on the road to the city of Puerto Limón from San Jose
Notable people
- Esteban Alvarado, football goalkeeper
References
10°05′N 83°30′W / 10.083°N 83.500°W
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