Top Things to do in Province of Cartago
10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Province of Cartago That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Cartago, Costa Rica including Pacuare River, Rio Locos Tropical Tours, Adrenalina Rafting, Explornatura, Costa Sol Rafting, Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Marta, Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles, Parque Nacional Tapanti Macizo de la Muerte, Guayabo National Monument, Center for Tropical Agricultural Research and Education (CATIE).
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1. Pacuare River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 138 reviews
This beautiful river runs from the Caribbean Coast inland almost to Cartago.
Reviewed By 881vitaliyk - New York City, United States
Gorgeous scenery, experienced and professional guides, super fun, highly recommend, went with a 12 yo
2. Rio Locos Tropical Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Rio Loco's Tropical Tours is family owned!! A small company with focus on a wild but safe ride down the river of your choice! We offer a guide with over 26 years experience and staff that can direct you down the path of an incredible Costa Rican adventure. We include lunch, as well as transportation to and from the river! Need help getting here! We can do that do too!
3. Adrenalina Rafting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 468 reviews
Adrenalina Rafting is an Eco tourism, and adventure company, specializing in Rafting; one and two day trips, Mountain Biking volcano tours, kayak lessons, zip-lining, and more!
4. Explornatura
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5.0 based on 344 reviews
Explornatura offers rafting, canyoneering, ziplines and lots of overall adventure vacations in Costa Rica. Merge the natural attractions of Costa Rica with the a local cultural experience while traveling down rivers, over mountains and top trees, and along beaches while meeting the friendly, happy people of Costa Rica. Turrialba, a rural town centrally located just 2 hours from San Jose, is the home of Explornatura Adventure Travel. Locally owned and operated, we are adventure specialists and nature lovers with more than 20 years’ experience in Adventure Vacationswith an impeccable safety record. We also own and operate the Canyoning Tour and the Pacuare River Rafting expeditions. Whatever is your idea of adventure and nature vacations include, we will exceed your expectations.
5. Costa Sol Rafting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
Company profile Costa Sol Rafting is a tour operator specialized on adventure tourism focused on rafting towards national and foreign tourists. Costa Sol Rafting has offered whitewater rafting tours in Costa Rica for more than 26 years. We know that adventure, adrenaline and fun together with safety measures is what our customers want. For these reasons, our guides have received training on CPR (Cardio pulmonary resuscitation) and First Aids. Mission “You are our priority, working shoulder to shoulder to offer a high quality service and fun with personalized attention so that you don´t forget this day full of adventure, adrenaline and emotion when you sit in one of our boats through the turbulent Pacuare river or the incredible Pejibaye river. We are also concerned on maintaining our work environment as it is, “our natural wealth and patrimony”.
6. Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Marta
7. 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.
8. Parque Nacional Tapanti Macizo de la Muerte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Only an hour's drive from San Jose, this dense rainforest remains largely obscure.
Reviewed By ajp1216 - Houston, United States
We have been living in Costa Rica for several months and are nearing the end of our stay. We're going to places we really want to see before we leave. The Orosi Valley is one of those places on my list. There are quite a few things you can do in or near the Valley. We chose this park because our guide books said there were quetzals near the ranger station. My daughter really wants to see a quetzal before we leave. However, when we got to the entrance, the ranger told us there are no quetzals by the entrance. That was disappointing. It was pouring rain when we got there - bring rain gear because this place gets a ton of rain each year - and we weren't prepared. I started to regret our decision to come. My guidebook said the entrance fee was $2/person. However, the prices are $10/adults and $5/kids. Again, I was wondering if that was too high a price if it would be pouring rain down on us. We drove to the lookout point (mirador) and walked to the top of the stairs and saw a lovely forest with a waterfall. We then took the hiking trail that leads to a waterfall. We saw the rainforest, waterfalls, a hanging bridge, a river, and more waterfalls. All along the river and waterfalls are small, medium, and enormous sized rocks. Our kids loved looking at all the rocks, climbing over them like mountain goats, and wading in the water. The river water was cold. I wouldn't plan to swim in it. But the sun came out and the temperature was lovely and we just explored the area and had such a great time. It reminded me of the Rocky Mountain streams I played in as a child. On the hike back up, we heard beautiful birds calling, bird calls we had never heard before. Other than a few birds, we didn't see any animals or wildlife while we were there. So while the park lists anteaters, tapirs, and monkeys as residents, I would not count on seeing any unless you have a guide or are hiking the less-traveled trails. We spent the day in and around the Orosi Valley and this place alone made the entire day worth the 6 hours we spent in the car getting to and from the Valley. I would highly recommend it. One last thing: the roads going to this park are filled with pot holes that collect water. I wish the government responsible for these roads would fix them. We rented a 4-wheel drive SUV and I'm glad we had it. I have never seen so many potholes - some quite deep - in my life. You also have to cross more than one bridge with a warning sign that translates to "bridge in bad state." I wish the government would fix those bridges. My husband walked and inspected one suspension bridge before we drove across it. There was also a recent mud slide opposite the park. While all of these things may deter you from going, I would suggest that these things make the park more remote and less traveled and thus worth exploring.
9. Guayabo National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
The country's most significant archaeological site is a 540-acre city occupied between 1000 B.C. and A.D. 1400.
Reviewed By fairwater470
If you want to see ruins this is a great, short stop with a lot of history. It didn't cost very much and was a nice walk through the jungle. They have a lot of signage telling you what you are seeing. The drive up the mountain was a lot of fun. The views are incredible.
10. Center for Tropical Agricultural Research and Education (CATIE)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By SueF386 - Stroud, United Kingdom
we were taken on a guided tour of CATIE to look at the plants and trees as well as the bird life. It was a fascinating tour giving an insight into Costa Rican agriculture and plant life. The uses of certain fruits and trees were explained in detail - it felt that we could learn from the Costa Ricans to use natural remedies for a wide range of ailments. We saw a variety of birds and thoroughly enjoyed our visit
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