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Ujarras Ruins
About: A popular destination among locals and tourists for a relaxing day in the Orosi Valley, these ruins of an old colonial Spanish church are surrounded by a large green space which are perfect for picnics. There is also a playground, a small stream some like to dip their feet in, and a food stall….
Cartago Ruins
About: These ruins located in Downtown Cartago are the remnants of churches destroyed by earthquakes. They are among a small but beautifully manicured garden. Right next to the ruins is a plaza with a historic monument. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 0 minutes Time needed for activity: 30…
Cartago Museum
About: This art museum has rotating exhibits of local and international artists. It is free but not too big. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 3 minutes Time needed for activity: 1 hour Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sunscreen,…
Carlos Duran Sanatorium
About: This old abandoned sanatorium has a lot of history, but unfortunately was not preserved in the best way. There is graffiti almost everywhere, and there is not a lot of information on site. There are no guided tours. You can walk the grounds and most of the rooms in the different buildings. There is…
Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles
About: While not really a museum, this is a famous Catholic church in Costa Rica with a lot of history. Every year on August 2 people from across the country and even from other countries in Central America make a pilgrimage to visit the “negrita”, a small statue of the Virgin Mary found on a…
Downtown Cartago Hot Springs
Options for hot springs in Downtown Cartago:
Termales Hacienda Orosi
About: These are some of the only hot springs in Cartago. While it is a hotel, they do offer both a day pass and a night pass to use their hot springs. The day pass allows access from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the night pass from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both include…
Downtown Cartago Hikes
Options for hikes in Downtown Cartago:
Turrialba Volcano National Park
About: This national park is home to the Turrialba Volcano, an active volcano with 3 craters. Since its activity started increasing in the 2010s, eventually access to the public was closed. Eventually visitation began to be permitted, but only through one agency, ICETUR, that organizes guided hikes. They offer daily hikes as well as sunrise…