Chirripo 3
Learn fascinating facts about the country, the people, the climate and the region where our farms are located.
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Facts
Quality fruit needs space. The plantation covers more than 309 hectares, 764 acres, or 433 soccer fields. 183 people work at this plantation.![Costa Rican Flag](/-/media/project/dole/farm/country-flags/costa-rica-square.png?h=512&w=512&rev=1880887e6d564d08973e0b024bf976be&hash=79199C0D7DB0998F4C0C5C9F414E990E)
Costa Rica
This fascinating country in Central America is home to over 100 volcanoes—five of which are still active. Thanks to a deep and fertile soil, 10,000 different plant species can be found here. Costa Rica is famous for its high-quality coffee, sweet pineapples and of course, its delicious bananas.![](/-/media/project/dole/farm/farm-maps/costa-rica.png?h=1280&la=en-GB&w=1280&rev=479ee50455b74972a3a9ad24af7bff5f&hash=215BE563A0C956CA37376C93BF8BDDB0)
Sarapiquí, Heredia
Costa Rica’s smallest province, which shares a border with Nicaragua, begins in a mountainous area and ends in low lands with a lot of rainfall. The Brauliö Carrillo National Park is popular with eco-tourists.Climate
Costa Rica’s smallest province, which shares a border with Nicaragua, is a mountainous country with a lot of rainfall. The Brauliö Carrillo National Park is popular with eco-tourists.![Weather](/-/media/project/dole/notice-icons/climate/icon-notice-weather.png?h=128&w=128&rev=304b2497b79d401d9071e58d1d7a35a1&hash=1D89CADF25131CF12943BCB261CF88A2)
Certifications for this farm
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