What to do in Cartago Province

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

NZ$51
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

NZ$109
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

NZ$149
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

NZ$320
per adult
San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San Jose

White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose

NZ$216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

NZ$78
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

NZ$85
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Activity duration is 14 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 211 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$280 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 17 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$345 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$132 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$59 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

Activity duration is 14 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$314 per adult
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What to do in Cartago Province

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Irazu Volcano National Park

9.2/10 (374 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Irazu Volcano National Park, a lovely green space in Santa Rosa. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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Day trip destinations from Cartago Province

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San José

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Curridabat

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Copey

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Rivas

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