Cartago Surroundings

A few interesting attractions can be found just outside the city of Cartago. The highlight of this region is the Irazú Volcano, the highest active volcano in Costa Rica.

Must-see attractions nearby:

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Aguacaliente, Costa Rica

Just south of Cartago is the suburb of Aguacaliente, which is translated as "hot water" in English. Aptly named, the suburb features natural hot springs that have been dammed to form a swimming pool. The area is a popular picnic spot.

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Lankester Gardens

Created in the 1940s by English naturalist Charles Lankester, this orchid garden is presently administered by the University of Costa Rica. The gardens feature over 800 species of orchids as well as bromeliads and other plants.

Paved trails lead through open, sunny gardens into shady forests. Different species of orchids are in bloom in the various environments that represent a variety of Costa Rican ecosystems.

Address

Lankester Gardens
Paraíso de Cartago, Cartago
Costa Rica

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	15:30	15:30	15:30	15:30	15:30	15:30	15:30

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Feast of St Joseph - Christian (March 19)
Juan Santamaría Day - Costa Rica (April 11)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Feast of St Peter and St Paul - Christian (June 29)
Guanacaste Day - Costa Rica (July 25)
Assumption Day/Mother's Day - Costa Rica (August 15)
Virgin de Los Angeles Day - Costa Rica (August 2)
Independence Day - Costa Rica (September 15)
Columbus Day / Dia de la Raza - Costa Rica (October 12)
All Souls Day (November 2)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Corpus Christi - Christian (Jun 10)
Maundy (Holy) Thursday - Christian (Apr 05)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Cost

Adult	5.00
Child	1.00

All values are in local currency

Facilities

Gift shop

Typical Visit

2 hours