Top Things to do in Province of Cartago
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Province of Cartago, Costa Rica
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Cartago, Costa Rica including Costa Rica Kayak School, Green World Adventures, Aquiares Coffee & Community Experience, Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles, Parque Nacional Tapanti Macizo de la Muerte, Guayabo National Monument, Ruinas de Ujarras, Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi ), Jardin Botanico Lankester, Pejibaye River.
Restaurants in Province of Cartago
1. Costa Rica Kayak School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
We are a family business with over 25 years experience doing kayaking trips and teaching one of the best spots in the word and sharing our beautiful Country and great pure life culture of Costa Rica
2. Green World Adventures
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Would you like to have personal professional assistance and a travel advisor for your next trip to Costa Rica? Stop searching on the web, let us make it personal and help you designing together your dream trip. We are GWA, a Costa Rican boutique tour operator. Your trip is your dream, your happiness, and your free time; that is why at GWA we want to help you make this dream come true. Tell us more about your tastes and your preferences for us to create an unforgettable customized trip just for you. You'll enjoy the best vacation in Costa Rica, 100% hassle-free, and completely personalized according to your preferences. We work with couples, families, groups of friends, honeymoons, educational trips, incentive & corporate travel, and luxury escapes. It is time to talk! Your next vacation will be a memorable trip to Costa Rica with us.
3. Aquiares Coffee & Community Experience
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Located high on the slopes of the Turrialba Volcano, Aquiares is the largest coffee farm in Costa Rica. Not far to the East is the Caribbean, which brings in humidity that helps nurture our farm's intense biodiversity. In Aquiares, you will be able to explore forests that hold 79 species of birds, learn all about coffee, indulge in gourmet Costa Rican food, and be a part of our friendly community.
Reviewed By geatchy - Jaco, Costa Rica
We booked a 9am tour, and struggled a bit to find the location. We were outside of the property, but a sign on the gate said no entry. Fortunately, one of the horse handlers ushered us in. It turned out Trip Advisor somehow informed Celia, our guide for the tour that we had booked 1pm (I’m not trying to sound shady or sarcastic, she showed us her confirmation - so maybe it was that we’d booked the night before and it got confused). Anyway, Celia was adorable, super apologetic, and arrived within 15 minutes of us calling to let her know we were there. It worked out brilliantly, as we got the chance to have a wander, and relax in the stunning garden of the property owned by one of the plantation owners. After coffee (obviously) we were introduced to our horses and Kalin (sp.), the horse handler who led us on the tour. We’re not horsey people, but it was a really nice walk (not the most comfortable, I’ll admit, but it would have been absolutely shattering to walk it on foot), and Celia is very knowledgeable, and the stories behind the community, its founders and how it works today are all very interesting. We never felt like there was a time limit, or we were being rushed to finish. There was a no pressure side trip to the small gift shop (we bought coffee and local chocolate). It honestly felt like a friend had showed us round where they work, and I was actually quite sad when we left.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi )
9. Jardin Botanico Lankester
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 412 reviews
The Lankester Botanical Garden is a research center of the University of costa Rica, created in 1973 due to the international efforts of scientists and conservationists. Our mission is the research of orchids and other epiphytes to preserve our plante's biological diversity and to inspire and improve people's quiality of life
Reviewed By jmorrowlmt - Lakeland, United States
Beautiful garden, and I have never seen so many orchids. They had hundreds of them and all blooming. This is a 26-acre park, and you can see all of it in a leisurely stride in about an hour or so. We happened to stumble in on a Sunday, and they were lots of families having picnics and just hanging out. There are different themed areas in the gardens, including a koi pond and plenty of incredible plant life to explore. The cafe was closed due to covid, but the gift shop was open, and the day we stopped in, there was a food vendor in the park. Parking can be limited and the road to the garden is very rough. Well worth the visit.
10. Pejibaye River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 89arsenyv
One of the great rivers that Costa Rica has to offer. This one is family friendly as well as interesting enough for up to level 4 kayakers. Many put in options from calm to more advance white water experience. You would need some local guidance as the entrance to the river are hard to find.
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