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…
Category: Cartago
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…
Paseo Metropoli
About: This is one of the 2 large indoor malls in the Downtown Cartago area, the other one being Terramall. It has a wide selection of stores and restaurants to find everything you’re looking for in one place. There is a movie theater, toddler play areas, and much more. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago…
Downtown Cartago Rafting
Options for rafting in Downtown Cartago:
Whitewater Excitement
About: This tour company offers 3 rafting tours: a one-, two-, or three-day tour on the Pacuare River. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 4 minutes Time needed for activity: 5+ hours Kid friendly: 12+ Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes with sun…
Travesias Naturales Rafting Pacuare
About: Like most other rafting tour companies in the area, they offer 3 tours: one-day on the Pacuare River, two-day on the Pacuare River, and one-day on the Pejibaye River. They also offer combo tours such as rafting and horseback riding or rafting and canyoning. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from…