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The Top 11 Attractions in Capellades

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Capellades. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Capellades is a region where 11

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: November 12, 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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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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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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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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Waterfall

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The big waterfall at the end of the trail.
Easily accessible when the river is low.
You have to be there. 100m before the waterfall, cross the river that comes …

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Eucalyptus Forest, Hacienda Retes, Prusia

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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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Junction of Sendero Cabeza de Vaca and Sendero Chiverrales

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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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Agua de Pipa Stand in Front of the Sports Plaza, Tucurrique

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Buy some cold pipe water in front of the sports plaza

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Cabeza de Vaca Trail Viewpoint

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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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Small Waterfall

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Small waterfall in front of the river valley to get in the mood. Not the highlight but also nice because it is only about 20 m from the path.

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