Quitirrisí

Quitirrisí
Quitirrisí district
Quitirrisí
Quitirrisí district location in Costa Rica
Coordinates: 9°52′52″N 84°14′16″W / 9.8811276°N 84.2377742°W / 9.8811276; -84.2377742
Country Costa Rica
ProvinceSan José
CantonMora
Creation11 September 2014
Area
  Total
26.69 km2 (10.31 sq mi)
Elevation
1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Time zoneUTC−06:00
Postal code
10707

Quitirrisí is the seventh district of the Mora canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.

The district itself includes the Huetar indigenous territory of Quitirrisí. One of the touristic attractions of the district is the Rancho Biriteca, a cultural center to rescue and approach to the Huetar culture and handcrafting traditions. Handcrafted chests, hats and hammocks can be found and purchased in many indigenous-owned stores everywhere in the district.