10 TOP Things to Do in Cartago Province May 2026

Rural landscape of Cartago Province, Costa Rica

Basílica de la Señora de los Angeles en la histórica ciudad de Cartago de Costa Rica

Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins in in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica. The site was never completed and what had been built was destroyed by numerous earthquakes.

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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

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Food, drink & nightlife

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From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

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San José: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, Coffee and Hot Springs

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What to do in Cartago Province

Discover the most popular places to visit in Cartago Province

Irazu Volcano National Park

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Irazu Volcano National Park, a lovely green space in Santa Rosa. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Turrialba Volcano National Park

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Turrialba Volcano National Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz de Turrialba. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and countryside.

Our Lady of the Angels Basilica

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Cartago when you spend time at Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.

Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo Cerro de la Muerte

You can find out about the history of Agua Caliente with a stop at Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo Cerro de la Muerte. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Parque Nacional Tapanti

Explore the great outdoors at Parque Nacional Tapanti, a lovely green space in Orosi. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Catie

Explore the campus of Catie during your visit to Turrialba. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Ruins of Ujarras

Find out about the history of Paraiso when you take a trip to Ruins of Ujarras. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Tapanti National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tapanti National Park, a lovely green space in Orosi. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Las Ruinas de la Parroquia

You can learn about the history of Cartago with a stop at Las Ruinas de la Parroquia. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.

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