About: This property offers access to their picnic zone for a fee. They have ranchos with tables, but no food is sold so you must bring your own. It offers nice views of the valley especially at sunset. They also have cabins for overnight stays. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from…
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Irazu Volcano National Park
About: This national park is home to Irazu Volcano, the tallest volcano in Costa Rica with several craters. This is one of two sectors of the national park, the other being the Prusia Sector which offers hiking trails in a forest. This sector offers an expansive viewpoint of the main crater, which boasts a bright…
Crater La Olla
About: This is a popular place to see the sunset. It does require a short but steep hike to the top of the hill. There are bathrooms, and limited food and drinks are sold, but you can also bring your own food for a picnic. It can get very cold and windy, and of course…
Cachi Dam
About: This is a popular stop when passing by. It falls right on Route 224, which is a great day-trip loop road through the Orosi Valley in Cartago. It is a hydroelectric dam which is interesting to see and take pictures at, as well as walk across. There are also street vendors where you can…