Zurqui B
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 224 hectares, 554 acres, or 314 soccer fields. 180 people work at this plantation.![Costa Rican Flag](/-/media/project/dole/farm/country-flags/costa-rica-square.png?h=512&w=512&rev=af8c9109e0eb4da1abff7700960af0b0&hash=C493C85B0FE542F368C5A70BDE97F530)
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&w=1280&rev=39ea192c805147f2b2e9fa9934b05690&hash=4E6E0AE76B8FFB337ABC5CA8D135EB4A)
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=0aa80fe212f54f449e0be9f396c45661&hash=C7EC17931C107B0694F6FB5E14B664B3)
Certifications for this farm
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