10 Sightseeing Tours in Province of Cartago That You Shouldn't Miss

Irazú Volcano, this colossus is the highest volcano in the territory with 3432 meters (11000 feet) above sea level, whose last eruptive phase includes the period between 1963 and 1965 with strong gas and ash emanations that were perceived throughout the country. On a clear, sunny day, both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans can be seen. After visiting the volcano, we will descend to the city of Cartago, the ancient capital of Costa Rica established in 1563 by the conqueror Juan Vázquez de Coronado, where a stop is made at the Basilica of the Virgen de los Ángeles, a pilgrimage place for many faithful, which is a tradition in force since 1635. We also visit the Orosi viewpoint, a beautiful valley considered among the 10 most beautiful on the planet, then we explore the ruins of Cartago, a beautiful building that survived a strong earthquake in 1910.

Inclusions: Lunch, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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We love to run this Experience since it feels like taking family friends on a Day Trip. The roads and route we choose let us showcase the countryside of Cartago Province, and the families and communities that live around this 2 beautiful volcanoes. The cool climate contrast with the warm and traditional people that inhabits these multicolored farmlands. AS AN EXTRA DESTINATION OF THE TOUR WE CAN: a) visit the "coffee country" of Aquiares Town and farms or b) visit the Basilica Of The Angels, the most important church in downtown Cartago. Other additional stops can be done, but we don´t want to give too many spoilers;)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Binoculars and fieldguides

Exclusions: National Park Entrance Fee (adults $15; kids $5), ($8-$14pp)

This is the ultimate coffee farm experience: you will ride around in a farm truck, follow the coffee cycle from seed to cup, swim in the cool waterfalls, and indulge in the food and aromas of Aquiares. Come to Aquiares and learn all about coffee, from the seed to your cup! We provide authentic, unique and personalized tours. You can come with your entire family because we have options for everyone! /!\ PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION BEFORE COMING /!\

Inclusions: Professional guide, Welcomed coffee, Beverages, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Entrance fees to the farm, mill, hacienda and church

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. You will be heading to Cartago Province, about 1-hour drive from San Jose Irazú Volcano is a National Park in the Central Volcanic Conservation Area of Costa Rica. The volcano is still active although the last major eruptions were between 1963 and 1965, with occasional minor eruptions and some small lava flows since that time. With our professional tour guide you will be able to explore the park and walk to the main lookout point. The Crater Principal lake has an unusual greenish yellow coloring caused by rainfall dissolving the minerals along the craters walls. It has also been known to change colour to rust-red depending on the minerals present. The Irazú Volcano is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private professional tour guide just for you

Exclusions: Lunch

Our tour package offers you the best of Costa Rica from San José, in this way we make sure that you can know several places during your stay, we offer a unique personalized service in Costa Rica and guarantee your total satisfaction, a unique guide will accompany you during All your stay in the country and will do everything possible to make your vacation something incredible.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Your private driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel and escort you to your first destination. He describes the culture and the country and shares little known facts on the way. An example of just one of our tours: You arrive to the river where your guide meets you to go over safety rules and make sure you are comfortable and ready for your experience. You start your adventure down the class III and IV rapids with an experienced guide who demonstrates his skills navigating down the river. Hold on, smile and enjoy!! You will stop midway on the river shore for a unique lunch Pacuare river style! After lunch you continue down the river where you meet indigenous families and see native wildlife. Look for turtles, birds and sloths! At the end of the tour we meet up with our driver to take us back to the hotel. Pura Vida!! Well Done!!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, all necessary equipment , dinners included with 2-7 day tours, breakfast included with 2-7 day tours, included with 2-7 day tours, Bottled water

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This visit is one that contains adventure and religion is a visit to the Irazu Volcano with the entrance and The Basilica of the Patron Angels of Costa Rica is our Virgin of the town in sight is the city of Carthage that is one of the 7 provinces of our country

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

8 days and 7 nights all included This is the most epic adventure and wildlife tour in Costa Rica. Through this journey you will discover the jungles of Osa peninsula and find the animals of Corcovado national park. Likewise you will walk through canyons of rivers, find hidden waterfalls and navigate through rivers full of wildlife. You will even, visit an island in the pacific ocean where dolphins and whales jump out on the surface to celebrate life. Furthermore, you will jump inside those waters and discover an underwater realm full colors, fishes, turtles and rays. At some point of the journey you will share with indigenous and locals. Later on, you will be climbing mountains and walk beyond the clouds in the search of the land of the roaring jaguar. Then your guide will make the way with machetes until you find a point where you can see the pacific and atlantic ocean at once.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation

Exclusions: Plane from San José

Our all-inclusive package offers the best destinations in Costa Rica in a week of tours, which guarantees that every day you will enjoy completely different activities in all the ecosystems of Costa Rica, we will have visits to active volcanoes, paradisiacal beaches with white sand and water crystalline, naturalistic tours in the rain forest, adventure, bird watching, mammals and we will have visits to historical places, also for you we have a high category hotel included that will provide you with the greatest relaxation so you can rest and enjoy the facilities. Our package is one of the most sold by our company since you do not have to worry about practically anything, you have everything included and it is ideal for the entire public, it is a very good option if you want to save money and not worry, that's why our Travel experts guarantee your complete satisfaction.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Lodging service in a 4-star hotel

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The tour is ideal for people who only have half a day to go on an excursion, since you can take the tour and ask us to drop you off at the international airport. This excursion takes us to one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, listed as one of the most beautiful and impressive, just one hour from downtown San José. We will be able to walk through the main crater, and after the tour we go to the highest point of the National Park, then we descend from the volcano to visit the most important church in Costa Rica, we know a little about the architecture and the different constructions that the structure has had. In addition, the church is famous for its pilgrimage and for the history of the Virgin of the Angels, in addition the facilities have a small museum and the holy water fountain.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities