Siquirres is a district of the Siquirres canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica. It is a center of commerce and has most of the services for the area's locals.

Toponymy

The name is derived from a native word meaning reddish colored.

History

Siquirres was created on 19 September 1911 by Ley 11.

Geography

Siquirres has an area of 373.27 km2 and an elevation of 62 metres.

Locations

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Siquirres had a population of 31,637 inhabitants.

Notable people

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: