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America/Costa_Rica |
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UTC-6 |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Guadalupe is an important city in the province of San José, Costa Rica, located to the east of the capital San José, and is part of the San José Metropolitan Area. Named after the Catholic Virgin of Guadalupe, the city is divided into three administrative districts, East, West and Central, with a total population of about 120,000, making it one of the most densely populated towns in Costa Rica.
Guadalupe is located in the eastern part of the Central Valley, at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level, with a pleasant climate. The city is close to the Torres River and has a good transportation network, connecting the capital to the Caribbean via Highway 2 and Highway 32. The city is predominantly residential, with a mix of commercial and service industries, and has a wide range of amenities including parks, schools and golf courses.
As a satellite city of San José, Guadalupe's economy is dominated by services, retail and light industry. The area retains its colonial architecture, with the Guadalupe Church being a landmark. The annual procession and celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 attracts a large number of tourists. The city is also known for its traditional handicrafts and coffee culture.
Visitors to Guadalupe can experience local markets, taste authentic coffee and enjoy easy access to the Irazú Volcano National Park. With a high safety index and a lower cost of living than central San Jose, the city is an ideal stopover for exploring central Costa Rica.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.