One of the most beautiful tourist sites in the Costa Rican GAM is the Irazú Volcano and its surroundings. It is a perfect alternative for a family walk or with friends on the weekend, near the city, safe, accessible and refreshing with incredible views.
The Irazú Volcano National Park is 32km away from Cartago, up on the mountain. If you like cold environments, this trip is a must! Of course, make sure you use sunscreen and wear comfortable and warm clothes.
On clear days you can see from the top both the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic, much of the national territory and with a telescope, you can even see the Lake Nicaragua.
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To get there you can use Waze since the location is registered. For nationals the ticket has a value of ₡ 1,000 and for foreigners $ 15.00. The best idea is to arrive early, as there are two factors that can impact the visit.
On the one hand, the weather. To enjoy the view towards the lagoon and other places, it is better to be in the park early, since the fog is maintained for most of the day and sometimes it even drizzles.
On the other hand, it is common that late in the morning, the entrance is saturated with the many cars that want to enter the Park, sometimes there can be traffic of up to 500 mts to enter.
Also, the earlier you arrive, you will have more time to enjoy other nearby sites such as Prussia and Durán Asylum.
These two places are full of wildlife; pines, eucalyptus and several friendly animals, like the very common cows of the nearby farms. In addition, both the forest and the Asylum have a mysterious and adventurous air, where you can take amazing photos and relax with a picnic.
Cartago offers perfect sites to recharge and connect with nature. Feel free to visit this province, get to know its corners and its beautiful people and soak up its calm and enjoyable lifestyle.
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