Its colonial architecture remains partially in place, and its rich history and traditions shows how the Spanish left their footprint on this beautiful city, that was the capital of the country

Description and main attractions  

The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles stands out among its streets, and hosts the image of the patroness of Costa Rica, "La Negrita", an image of the Virgin discovered on August 2nd, 1635. Now the mayor festival in the country takes place in this date, when many pilgrims travel on foot several different ways to pray at their favourite virgin.  

Near the town of Cartago, you must visit “The Ujarrás Ruins”,  ," the first church built in Costa Rica during the seventeenth century, very appreciated as a relic of the colonial era. You can also find "the Church of Orosi, which is the oldest colonial church standing still, and which holds a small museum of colonial art, and "The Irazu Volcano National Park, which is the highest in the country and has four craters, one of which forms a lagoon of varying colours of indescribable beauty.

Location

Located on the slopes of Irazu volcano, 24 kilometres east of the capital, San José.

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