Cartago

Cartago is a city in Costa Rica.

There are many buses running between San Jose and Cartago. For c300 you will be able to catch a bus downtown or most anyplace along av2. They run every 15 minutes.

Get around

Cartago attractions and sightseeing

The Lankester Botanical Gardens in Paraiso, just outside of Cartago. Home to Central America's largest collection of orchids and epiphytes, Lankester is a must see.

The Basilica home of "La Virgen de los Angeles"

The legend:

It is believed by a great many Costa Rican's that it is this virgin that protects Costa Rica from natural disasters. Every 2nd of August over a million Costa Rican's walk to Cartago from all over the country to commemorate the date.

Las Ruins

The legend:

The church has been rebuild, but each time it was brought down by earthquake. The city abandoned the church as cursed after the final destruction in 1910 and left it as the ruins you can now see when you visit the town square.

City tours

Good Friday Procession

Romero Starting the end of July some 1.5 million people WALK to the Bacilica in Cartago to honor the Black Virgin. Streets are filled, traffic redirected, vendors are out in force. Final day of the walk is 2 August (see above for the legend). Return of the Virgin

Shopping, Cartago souvenirs

Good restaurants and cheap meals

Cartago nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.

Hotels, youth hostels, lodging

• Selva Verde Lodge The tranquil natural scenery which enclose it, will provide you with the enjoyment of the natural richness of the rain forest. The exquisite combination of the infrastructure and nature make this place the appropriate site for bird watching and educational tours.

Get out

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