About: As the name implies, there are 3 waterfalls reached by a short but steep trail with a lot of steps. You can swim in the pools. There is also a separate trail to Catarata La Muralla from the same property, for a separate fee. There is a restaurant and showers. Province: Cartago Starting from:…
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Cataratas Gruta la Bohemia
About: This is a place with about 4 kilometers of hiking trails to see 3 waterfalls. It is designed to look like The Shire from The Lord of the Rings. There are “hobbit houses” which you can stay in overnight or just walk around to look at and take pictures. There is a restaurant, picnic…
Catarata Rio Savegre
About: There is a trail that follows the Savegre River and leads to this waterfall as well as a second waterfall further down the trail. The trail to the first waterfall is better maintained as it is more transited. After the first waterfall the trail gets less maintained and not well-marked. You can swim in…
Catarata El Poceron
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…
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…