The Top 8 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 8
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
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 11, 2025
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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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.
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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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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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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To get here, you can enter Prusia Park and walk along the Cabeza de Vaca Trail, but you'll have to pay a toll to use the access route through Finca …
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If you plan to use either of these two trails, keep in mind that you must return along the same route. A few years ago, you could enter and exit …
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This trail offers spectacular views of Cartago province. Please note that to continue inside the park, you must return along this same trail.
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From this mount you have a great view over the central valley of Costa Rica
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