My top 10 picks for Downtown Cartago, all kid-friendly: Honorable mentions: Restaurant picks:
Category: Downtown Cartago
All Downtown Cartago Activites
A comprehensive list of all activities in Downtown Cartago:
Downtown Cartago Ziplines
Options for ziplines in Downtown Cartago:
La Carpintera Canopy Tour
About: This zipline park is one of the closest to the metropolitan areas, especially to the East side, located just off the highway from San Jose to Cartago. Its location is convenient for those staying in the city but who still want that Costa Rican adventure. Their tour includes a 20-minute hike, 13 cables, and…
Extreme Forest Park
About: This remote adventure park offers a zipline, tarzan swing, and other “extreme” activities. It is perfect if you are staying nearby in the town of Providence in the Copey District. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 41 minutes Time needed for activity: 2+ hours Kid friendly:…
Downtown Cartago Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown Cartago:
Miriam’s Quetzals
About: This is a popular birding destination as it nearly guarantees daily sightings of the Resplendent Quetzal from October to January when it feeds on their local Aguacatillo trees. They also have bird feeders where you can watch the Quetzal and many other beautiful birds like finches, tanagers, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers. They have a restaurant…
Mi Refugio Hortensias y Eucaliptos
About: This is a beautifully curated garden with trails that connect different spaces with detailed decorations and photo opportunities. Their main attraction is their large quantity of exquisite hydrangeas. There is a pond as well as a restaurant. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 52 minutes Time needed for…
Lauraceas Garden
About: This botanical garden is located inside a hotel and offers a trail among flora and fauna including hummingbirds. It reaches a viewpoint. They offer day passes as well as overnight lodging. There is also a restaurant. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 33 minutes Time needed…
Lankester Botanical Gardens
About: This is a very large and well-developed botanical garden in the suburbs of Downtown Cartago. They boast a wide variety of flora, divided into several sections including a Japanese garden, a cactus garden, a zen garden, and an orchid greenhouse, as well as many native plants like bromeliads. Pets are allowed. There is a…