COSTA RICAN TIMES
Christmas in Costa Rica – The price of a Christmas tree of cypress can reach up to ¢ 150,000. These trees are characterize by the heights that can reach more than five meters with an intense color of green, strong aroma and close to perfect Christmas shapes. Most have been under the care of the farm for over three years.
Generally, these types of trees are purchased by shopping centers, companies and organizations, explained Mónica Elizondo from El Portal grove in Salitrillos de Aserrí.
Most sought-after cypress for families are between 1.20 and 1.70 meters, and farm prices range between ¢ 6,000 and ¢ 20,000, according to a survey conducted by La Nacion among some producers. The size of these traditional trees has been decreasing as houses or
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