The Top 8 Attractions in Occidental
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Occidental. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Occidental 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 5, 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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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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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 with views towards the city of Cartago and a part of San José
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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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