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The Top 20 Attractions in Cartago

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Cartago. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cartago is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Main Crater of Irazú Volcano

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The Irazú, in the indigenous language Iaratzu ("rumbling mountain"), is the highest volcano in Costa Rica with 3432 m. The stratovolcano is one of the most dangerous and unpredictable volcanoes …

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Cerro Chirripó Summit

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Having come up from the park office in a seven hour slog for 14km and 2000m, we had a 2.30am wake up call at the refuge and hiked for 2hrs …

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Cartago Farmers Market

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If you are fan of fresh produce markets, then you will enjoy this one. You can spend hours exploring and tasting all kinds of fruits and vegetables unknown to the westerners. Meat and cheese selection is remarkable. Enjoy

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Irazú Volcano National Park – Prusia Sector

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Access requires online reservation.
Access is possible until 1 p.m., so it makes sense to hike the Prusia sector in the morning and then visit the Irazu volcano.

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Cathedral of Cartago

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Cartago cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels is one of the most valuable churches in Costa Rica with a beautiful wooden roof

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Sanatorio Durán

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The Durán Sanatorium, an amusement park and ghost hotel, is also today a recreational park and was previously a sanatorium created to house and treat patients suffering from tuberculosis, it had all the characteristics of a first world hospital.

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Tree Ferns on Tapantí Rainforest Trail

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Remember to register online at the parque before going there. It's possible at the parque to register, but it can happen that the internet connection does not work or that …

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Viewpoint at Potrero Cerrado Letters

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Viewpoint with views towards the city of Cartago and a part of San José

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Orosi Valley

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No matter how you drive the track, at the end you have to struggle up a mega steep "ramp". I had to push my touring bike with 4 bags for a very long time; but it was worth it.

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Cerro La Asunción Trailhead

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A parking space is also a real highlight for some people. Stop, turn off the engine and park. If you like that, as long as you don't start the engine again

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The Top 20 Attractions in Cartago

Main Crater of Irazú Volcano

Cerro Chirripó Summit

Cartago Farmers Market

Irazú Volcano National Park – Prusia Sector

Cathedral of Cartago

Sanatorio Durán

Tree Ferns on Tapantí Rainforest Trail

Viewpoint at Potrero Cerrado Letters

Orosi Valley

Cerro La Asunción Trailhead

Most popular routes in Cartago

Most popular attractions in Cartago

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