About: This is a camping area and day use area right on the Angostura Lagoon, a large reservoir with a dam in the Turrialba area. Besides a place to relax and observe the reservoir, there are swimming pools, ranchos with grills, basketball and volleyball courts, soccer fields, a dock, kayaking, and a small restaurant. Province:…
Category: Cartago
Puente Hamaca de la Alegria
About: This is a great little scenic stop on Route 244. It is a hanging bridge that crosses the San Carlos River. It can be accessed from either side and is a bridge that is actively used by locals. There are paths down to the river where you can sit and have a picnic. Province:…
Mirador y Recreacion Bambu
About: This is a viewpoint and recreation area. It offers views of the valley, tables, and a lot of activities for children including inflatable bounce houses, farm animals, and a swimming pool. They offer camping areas and ranchos. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 23 minutes Time needed for…
Mirador Ujarras
About: This is a popular place to enjoy views of the valley and in particular of the Ujarras Ruins down below. It is an easy stop when making the loop around the Orosi Valley on Route 224. It is big, and there are several ranchos with tables as well as grassy areas. There is a…
Mirador Torres Telecomunicaciones Cerro Chirripo
About: This viewpoint can be hard to reach but on a clear day offers views to the Pacific Coast as well as the Caribbean Coast. It is recommended to have a high-clearance 4×4 SUV to easily manage the rough road. There is no food sold, so bring your own. There are giant cell towers but…
Mirador Potrero Cerrado
About: This viewpoint is right on the side of the main road going up to Irazu Volcano. It is right past the turn off for the Carlos Duran Sanatorium and the Prusia Sector of Irazu Volcano National Park. It has views of the Cartago Valley as well as the sanatorium. It is a great place…
Mirador Orosi
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…
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…