What to do in Cantón Cartago

Activities, attractions and tours

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A historic stone building with arched windows and a large tree in the foreground.
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A church with a bell tower and a building with a tiled roof.

Things to do

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

CA $50
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

CA $42
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

CA $79
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Happy Tourists

Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

CA $255
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Our VIP City Bus

San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

CA $114
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

CA $50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

CA $122
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

CA $240
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park from San José

From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day

CA $192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Activity duration is 14 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 210 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $234 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $110 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $287 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $50 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

Activity duration is 14 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $262 per adult
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What to do in Cantón Cartago

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Our Lady of the Angels Basilica

9.6/10 (14 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Cartago when you spend time at Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Day trip destinations from Cantón Cartago

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San José

A suspension bridge surrounded by dense forest.

Patarra

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Orosi

A lush green forest surrounding a calm turquoise lake.

Cartago

A mountainous landscape with scattered houses and dense forests.

Copey

A church with a central arched entrance, two bell towers, and a clock above the entrance.

Dulce Nombre

A church with a bell tower and a building with a tiled roof.

San Nicolás

A historic stone building with arched windows and a large tree in the foreground.

Occidental