The Top 13 Attractions in San Nicolas
There are plenty of places to see and visit in San Nicolas. Whether you love hiking or cycling, San Nicolas is a region where 13
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 23, 2025
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.
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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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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