What is "zarcero"

Zarcero is the capital city of the canton of Zarcero in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito (district) that includes the city. The district of Zarcero covers an area of 12.01 km², and has a population of 4,277.

Zarcero is the 11th canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of , and has a population of 13,215 (estimate as of 2003). The capital city of the canton is Zarcero.

It is a diamond-shaped canton, with the Río Espina (Thornbush River) as the border on the northwest and the southwest sides. The Río Toro (Bull River) forms the southeastern border, and the Río La Vieja (Old Woman River) borders the northeast.

Hiking trails, pure water creeks, friendly people, nice landscapes and natural attractions are features of the area.