 |
| IRAZU
VOLCANO |
|
|
This is the highest volcano ( 3,432 meters = 11,000 feet high
), considered by many the most energetic site in Costa Rica. Its huge crater
is surrounded by a moonscape and it has a small lagoon at the bottom. From the
top you can enjoy one of the most wonderful views over the forest of the Braulio
Carrillo National Park, the Caribbean coast and lowlands. The volcano is located
north from the old capital city of Cartago around 2 hours from San Jose by car.
The bus ride offers beautiful views of the Central Valley, of San Jose and Cartago
cities, as well as the interesting agricultural industry around the slope of
this colossus. At the volcano you will have time to hike and explore the area.
You can take a look at the different craters and enjoy the unique vegetation
of these altitudes. On the way back to San Jose you will stop in Cartago to
see the most important church of the country, the Basilica of Our Lady of the
Angels ( our patron saint ). You will get back to San Jose between 1:00 and
1:30 p.m. No meals included.
|
| IRAZU
VOLCANO AND LANKASTER GARDENS |
Next
Tour |
|
You can combine this half day tour with the Lankaster Gardens
and Orosi. You will have lunch in Cartago and then continue to the Gardens.
These beautiful gardens have one of the most complete and important collection
of orchids and bromeliads in Costa Rica. There will be a hike of an hour around
the gardens to enjoy this tropical paradise. After this you will drive to Orosi
through coffee plantations with good views over the Cachi hydroelectric lake
scheme. You will arrive back in San Jose around 5:00 p.m. Lunch and entrance
fees to the Irazu National Park and Lankaster Gardens are included.
Wear sneakers, blue jeans and pullover or jacket.
Bring raingear, hat, camera and sun block.
