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Cartago
Costa Rica · Cartago Province
Cartago is the head city of Cartago canton of the Cartago Province, and is composed of the Oriental and Occidental districts as stated in the administrative divisions of Costa Rica. It was the capital of Costa Rica from 1574 to 1824.
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Things to do in Cartago
- La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour · 9 h · from $154 · 4.9/5 (1,879 reviews)
- La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour · 11 h · from $105 · 4.8/5 (2,608 reviews)
- La Fortuna: ATV Adventure Through Rainforest & Volcano Views · 3 h · from $94.50 · 4.6/5 (366 reviews)
- Authentic Coffee and Chocolate Tour at North Fields · 2 h 30 min · from $46 · 5.0/5 (2,600 reviews)
- Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica · 5 h · from $80 · 5.0/5 (2,094 reviews)
- Adventure in Volcano Combo Tour! - Zip Line, Waterfall, Hot Springs and More · 8 h · from $194 · 4.9/5 (319 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
- Region
- Cartago Province
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 9.86° N, 83.92° W
Near Cartago
- San Jose · 20 km away
- Alajuela · 36 km away
- Manuel Antonio · 57 km away
- Uvita · 80 km away
- Jaco · 82 km away
- Tortuguero · 88 km away
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Where to stay
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10/10 · 2 reviews
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9.8/10 · 28 reviews
Glamping Campo Alegre
9.7/10 · 102 reviews
Country house with an incredible view to the city
9.7/10 · 14 reviews
Hotel Reventazón Orosi
9.7/10 · 3 reviews
Casa Sofia, every stay comes with a free professional massage
9.6/10 · 29 reviews
Sergio's House
9.5/10 · 26 reviews
Country house, Cozy Fireplace and an amazing view
9.5/10 · 15 reviews
Escapadita al Bosque
9.5/10 · 4 reviews
Casa Irazú
9.4/10 · 65 reviews