About: This is a beautiful, well-kept, free park run by the city. It is large, and has many different spaces to relax and enjoy the views and surrounding nature. It is popular with families with young kids but also with every demographic. There are playgrounds, ranchos with grills and tables, paths, gardens, and views of…
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Los Santos Eolica Park
About: This is a popular place among locals to stop and observe the windmills from up close. It is a great place to have a picnic on the side of the road and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Parking is on the side of the road. There are restaurants and shops. Province:…
La Montanuela
About: This property offers access to their picnic zone for a fee. They have ranchos with tables, but no food is sold so you must bring your own. It offers nice views of the valley especially at sunset. They also have cabins for overnight stays. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from…
Irazu Volcano National Park
About: This national park is home to Irazu Volcano, the tallest volcano in Costa Rica with several craters. This is one of two sectors of the national park, the other being the Prusia Sector which offers hiking trails in a forest. This sector offers an expansive viewpoint of the main crater, which boasts a bright…
Crater La Olla
About: This is a popular place to see the sunset. It does require a short but steep hike to the top of the hill. There are bathrooms, and limited food and drinks are sold, but you can also bring your own food for a picnic. It can get very cold and windy, and of course…
Cachi Dam
About: This is a popular stop when passing by. It falls right on Route 224, which is a great day-trip loop road through the Orosi Valley in Cartago. It is a hydroelectric dam which is interesting to see and take pictures at, as well as walk across. There are also street vendors where you can…
Downtown Cartago Swimming Pools
Options for swimming pools in Downtown Cartago:
Spa Valle Escondido
About: This is a public swimming pool and water park with water slides, a splash pad area, an indoor and an outdoor lap pool, short horseback riding and ATV tours, a restaurant, trout fishing, ziplining, and ranchos with grills and tables. Pets are not allowed. They are also a swim school offering swim classes. Province:…
Downtown Cartago Shopping
Options for shopping in Downtown Cartago:
Terramall
About: This is one of 2 large indoor malls in the Downtown Cartago area, the other one being Paseo Metropoli. This one is not quite as large as Paseo Metropoli, but you can still find all your needs at the variety of stores and restaurants available. There is also a movie theater and a children’s…