About: This recreational park located on the outskirts of Downtown Cartago is the perfect place to relax in a family environment. There are paved paths to walk, ride bikes, or even walk your dog. There is a lagoon, however it is often nearly completely filled with lily pads and therefore much of the water is…
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Downtown Cartago Parasailing
Options for parasailing in Downtown Cartago:
Parapente Turrialba
About: This is a paragliding tour with a certified instructor in the mountains and valleys surrounding the Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes. It is a thrilling experience with incredible views, and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Caribbean coast. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting…
Parapente Go Fly Costa Rica
About: This is a paragliding tour with a certified instructor in the mountains and valleys near the Turrialba and Irazu Volcanoes. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 52 minutes Time needed for activity: 1-2 hours Kid friendly: No Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable, warm clothes,…
Parapente Costa Rica Aire Libre
About: This is a paragliding tour done with a certified guide from the mountains near Turrialba. On a clear day you will be able to see the Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes, the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as all the way to the Caribbean coast. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach…
Downtown Cartago Museums
Options for museums in Downtown Cartago:
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…