About: A bowling alley with 20 lanes, shoes, and balls for rent. They also have a restaurant, pool tables, and foosball tables, as well as a store that sells bowling equipment. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting location: 15 minutes Time needed for activity: 1+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair…
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Adventure X Heredia
About: This indoor adventure park is a great place to get your or your kids’ energy out when in the city, especially on a rainy day. They have 15 high ropes canopy lines, a separate canopy for small children, rock climbing walls, a freefall slide, trampolines and more. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time…
Top 10 in Downtown Cartago
My top 10 picks for Downtown Cartago, all kid-friendly: Honorable mentions: Restaurant picks:
All Downtown Cartago Activites
A comprehensive list of all activities in Downtown Cartago:
Downtown Cartago Ziplines
Options for ziplines in Downtown Cartago:
La Carpintera Canopy Tour
About: This zipline park is one of the closest to the metropolitan areas, especially to the East side, located just off the highway from San Jose to Cartago. Its location is convenient for those staying in the city but who still want that Costa Rican adventure. Their tour includes a 20-minute hike, 13 cables, and…
Extreme Forest Park
About: This remote adventure park offers a zipline, tarzan swing, and other “extreme” activities. It is perfect if you are staying nearby in the town of Providence in the Copey District. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 41 minutes Time needed for activity: 2+ hours Kid friendly:…
Downtown Cartago Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown Cartago:
Miriam’s Quetzals
About: This is a popular birding destination as it nearly guarantees daily sightings of the Resplendent Quetzal from October to January when it feeds on their local Aguacatillo trees. They also have bird feeders where you can watch the Quetzal and many other beautiful birds like finches, tanagers, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers. They have a restaurant…
Mi Refugio Hortensias y Eucaliptos
About: This is a beautifully curated garden with trails that connect different spaces with detailed decorations and photo opportunities. Their main attraction is their large quantity of exquisite hydrangeas. There is a pond as well as a restaurant. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 52 minutes Time needed for…