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#1Guided Cartago, Irazu Volcano & Orosi Hot Springs Tour with Lunch

Leave the city of San Jose behind to explore Costa Rica’s stunning natural surroundings and smaller townships. Visit the impressive basilica in Cartago, gaze...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
4.7 of 5 (25 reviews)
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$140
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Guided Cartago, Irazu Volcano & Orosi Hot Springs Tour with Lunch

#2Guided Half-Day Cartago & Irazú Volcano Tour

Tour Cartago—Costa Rica’s first capital—and then head up to the Irazú Volcano to see the main craters and the beautiful Caribbean and Pacific coasts in the d...

Duration 6h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
3.8 of 5 (14 reviews)
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$71
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Guided Half-Day Cartago & Irazú Volcano Tour

#3Orosi Valley & Lankester Garden Day Tour

Take a day trip out of San Jose and into the charms of the Orosi Valley with an experienced guide. Admire over 800 species of orchids and other flowers at th...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
3.4 of 5 (2 reviews)
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$85
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Orosi Valley & Lankester Garden Day Tour

#4Irazú Volcano Half DayTrip

The Irazu Volcano (Volcán Irazú) is situated in the Cordillera Central just a few kilometers from Cartago, and it is a relatively short and pleasant drive fr...

Duration 6h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$76
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Irazú Volcano Half DayTrip

#5Los Quetzales National Park and Coope-Dota Coffee Experience

The always elusive Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) spends most of his life migrating looking for his favorite meal – wild avocados fruits – among ...

Duration 14h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$295
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Los Quetzales National Park and Coope-Dota Coffee Experience

#6Volcan Irazu - Sanatorio Duran & Cartago Day Trip

During our tour, we started the climb to the crater of the volcano for about an hour and a half, with a trip full of beautiful landscapes where you can see t...

Duration 9h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$132
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Volcan Irazu - Sanatorio Duran & Cartago Day Trip

#7Irazu Volcano & Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs From San José

We take the South Panamerican Highway, to start ascending the large “ Irazu “. The winding road travels through fertile lands cultivated with all kinds of ve...

Duration 12h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$153
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Irazu Volcano & Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs From San José

#8Irazu Volcano - Cartago City - Orosi Valley from San Jose

The tour will begin with us trekking south along the Panamerican Highway until we reach the base of the behemoth “Iztaru” (a name of an indigenous village th...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$175
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Irazu Volcano - Cartago City - Orosi Valley from San Jose

#9Combo tour Irazú Volcano 3 in 1

The tour is ideal for people who only have half a day to make an excursion, since you can take the tour and ask to be dropped off at the international airpor...

Duration 6h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$90
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Combo tour Irazú Volcano 3 in 1

#10Irazú Volcano half day

The tour is ideal for people who only have half a day to make an excursion, since you can take the tour and ask to be dropped off at the international airpor...

Duration 6h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$90
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Irazú Volcano half day
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Cartago Attractions

Want to know the best experiences and activities in Cartago? Shopping galore, delicious cuisine and plenty of stunning tourist attractions are just a taste of what's in store. Get those bags packed and discover this buzzing city.

Discover what makes Cartago tick with some of the very best tours & day trips. Browse through our top 137 fun activities in Cartago, and book with ease knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.

Things to Do in Cartago with Kids

Cartago boasts loads of nearby fun experiences for you and the kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep the gang entertained for days.

Free Things to Do in Cartago

Some say the best things in life are free. Check out the following around Cartago:

Mirador Orosi - Allow time to play and add a little excitement to your time here.

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles - Incorporate some spirituality into your vacation by stopping by this religious sanctuary.

Mirador Orosi - Renew your body, mind and soul by spending a little time in nature.

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What to do in Cartago on a sunny day?

A White Water Rafting and Canopy is perfect for those who can't bear the thought of missing a moment of sunshine in Cartago.

What can you do in Cartago for free?

Your trip to Cartago needn't blow the budget with free things like these to keep you on the go:

  • Las Ruinas de la Parroquia
  • Catie
  • Iglesia de San José Orosi
  • Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles