Ancient Capital
Cartago
Costa Rica's Spiritual Heart
- Historic Sites
- Irazú Volcano
- Highland Valleys
- Botanical Gardens
About Cartago
Costa Rica's former capital and spiritual center. Cartago is home to the famous Basílica de Los Ángeles, the stunning Irazú Volcano, and the beautiful Orosi Valley with its colonial churches and natural hot springs. A province where history, faith and volcanic landscapes blend into something deeply Costa Rican — and always surprising.
What Cartago is known for
- Historic Sites
- Basílica de Los Ángeles, Ruins of Santiago Apóstol, and colonial architecture.
- Irazú Volcano
- Costa Rica's highest volcano with stunning crater lakes and panoramic views.
- Orosi Valley
- Scenic valley with hot springs, coffee plantations, and colonial churches.
- Gardens & Nature
- Lankester Botanical Garden, cloud forests, and birdwatching trails.
Tours that visit Cartago
1 tour These tours visit Cartago. Pickup is at your cruise pier or wherever you're staying.
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Day tour
Irazú Volcano & Cartago Old Metropolis Day Tour
Price on request
Ready to Walk Through History?
Tell Jesus what you'd like to see in Cartago and he'll suggest a tour that fits.