About: With claims to be the only Western-themed park in Costa Rica, they offer a restaurant, farm animals, horseback riding, and views of the city for a fun family outing. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 18 minutes Time needed for activity: 1-2 hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible:…
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Downtown Cartago Caves
Options for caves in Downtown Cartago:
Monte Cavernas
About: One of the few places in Costa Rica with caves, this hidden gem offers hiking trails, waterfalls, natural pools to swim in, rivers, springs, viewpoints, and of course, caves. They have very rustic infrastructure, but do offer options for overnight stays. You will likely see plenty of birds and wildlife as it is deep…
Downtown Cartago Canyoning
Options for canyoning in Downtown Cartago:
Pure Canyoning Costa Rica
About: This canyoning company offers 8 different tours ranging in difficulty from beginner to intermediate to advanced. The tours are located at 8 different canyons, which are either in Cartago or Alajuela. The tours range in duration from 4-6 hours, with the majority being 6 hours. Many of the tours offer natural pools to jump…
Downtown Cartago Amusement Parks
Options for amusement parks in Downtown Cartago:
Fun Center Rock Paper Scissors
About: This indoor playground hosts children’s birthday parties on the weekends, but during the week when it is not reserved it is open to the public. It is best for younger children. Food is not sold here but you can bring your own. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location:…
Top 10 in Downtown Alajuela
My top 10 picks for Downtown Alajuela, all kid-friendly: Honorable mentions: Restaurant picks:
All Downtown Alajuela Activities
A comprehensive list of all activities in Downtown Alajuela:
Downtown Alajuela Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
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