About: This waterfall is close to the main road, where there is parking on the side of the road. It is a very short hike to the waterfall. You can swim in the pool but only when the current isn’t strong. The road to get there is best accessed with a 4×4 car. Province: Cartago…
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Aquiares Waterfall
About: This waterfall is down in the Aquiares Valley. It is free to access, as access is not controlled. Therefore it can be confusing to know where to park and where the hike starts. There are two entrances, one that will take you to the bottom of the falls and the other that takes you…
Downtown Cartago Viewpoints
Options for viewpoints in Downtown Cartago:
Yellow Flower Mountain
About: This is a popular stop right outside the Prusia Sector of Irazu Volcano National Park where you can observe a field of beautiful yellow flowers during certain months of the year. They bloom during the dry season from December to February. In addition to being a place to take beautiful pictures with the flowers,…
San Buenaventura Touristic Stop
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:…
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…