Top Things to do in Province of Cartago
10 Free Things to do in Province of Cartago That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Cartago, Costa Rica including Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles, Ruinas de Ujarras, Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi ), Mirador de Ujarras, House of the Dreamer - Casa Del Sonador, Iglesia de San Jose de Orosi and the Museum, Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins, Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora, Ruins of the Church of Carthage, Museo Municipal de Cartago.
Restaurants in Province of Cartago
1. Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
This church is best known for the 1635 appearance of the country's patron saint, the Black Virgin. An annual pilgimage takes place in August.
Reviewed By hermanh239 - Cibolo, United States
Great feeling to say hi to la Madre de todos los Costarricenses, no matter where we are. Each trip to Costa Rica if possible we visit la basilica, is like refueling our Faith for the mother de los Ticos y Ticas.
2. Ruinas de Ujarras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By 1_Beach-at-a-time - Atlantis, United States
Entrance is free! Garden is manicured and flowers are beautiful! Ambience is very inviting and romantic. I was actually thinking about making it a great wedding venue :) Visit if you have time and want great scenery for photos
3. Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi )
4. Mirador de Ujarras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By fabianbN628JD
Visited with my parents who are senior citizens (TripAdvisor should add that category to travel type). Access was easy and staff very polite. Admission is free for CR nationals, I'm not sure about foreign visitors. The view of the Orosi valley is beautiful. There are facilities for barbaquing but I guess you have to get there early. There are attractions for children, too. I was pleasantly surprised about how well maintained the place was.
5. House of the Dreamer - Casa Del Sonador
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By lisanC6512HH - Santa Ana, Costa Rica
We stopped at Casa Del Sonador while we were staying in Cachi. It’s an amazing local store and the owner is very nice. He makes beautiful wood carvings from locally grown coffee plants. His business has been impacted by Coronavirus so we were happy to buy several of his carvings. I would highly recommend stopping at this unique and wonderful store and helping the owner revitalize his business!
6. Iglesia de San Jose de Orosi and the Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By dr917 - Escazu, Costa Rica
What a treasure! The Fransicans left a trove of art and religious icons from the last several centuries in this OLD church and museum. Very interesting!!!!
7. Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By LauraBartolomeo - New York City, United States
The parish ruins located off Playa Mayor in Cartago is a beautiful landmark of the old Costa Rican capital of Cartago. It has been transformed from ruins to a beautiful public park with very nice gardens and art surrounding. The park is not always open to the public so check in advance schedules. A great spot to stop when visiting Cartago, worth 15-30 mins to admire the architecture and gardens.
8. Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
9. Ruins of the Church of Carthage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By rileycw
As Cartago was the former town, we thought that we would visit it in search of unique architecture. That was not the case, aside from the inside of the church. We ran into an American who lives in Costa Rica three months out the year and asked him what else was there to see in the town. He mentioned the Ruins and it was worth the short ten-minute walking from the church. After facing several calamities, it was decided not to rebuild this church and today it stands as a ruin. It is a lovely park with well-manicured grounds but you are not permitted to go within the walls of the building. This, too, reminded me of a bit of home, the Unfinished Church in St. George's, Bermuda.
