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Cartago is the capital and contemporary administrative center of the Canton of Cartago, in the Province of Cartago, Costa Rica. Historically it was the first capital city of Costa Rica, during the viceregal period, from 1563 to 1821, being the residence of the Spanish governors since its foundation, until the independence of the Central American provinces in 1821 and the seat of the first governing boards of Costa Rica after emancipation. The city has two nicknames, "the Old Metropolis", in reference to the time during which it served as the capital of Costa Rica, and "the city of Mists", in reference to the fog that develops in the area during most of the year.

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