Cartago Province

Cartago Province lies east of San José and was Costa Rica’s first colonial capital. Guides here cover Irazú Volcano, the Orosi Valley, Turrialba, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels and nearby nature.

Accommodation | Cartago Province | Hotels

Hotel Casa de Lis (formerly Hostel Casa de Lis)

Update, October 2026: this property now operates as Hotel Casa de Lis. Hostel Casa de Lis is a simple but cozy boutique hostel located…
Cartago Province | Lakes | Rafting

La Angostura Lagoon

Angostura Lagoon is nestled near in the beautiful town of Turrialba. Turrialba is a small city in Cartago Province of Costa Rica with an estimated population of 35,618. Angostura Lagoon has…
Cartago Province | Eco Lodges

Hacienda Tayutic

Hacienda Tayutic is an unpretentious and unassuming little Tayutic Valley gem, which offers guests a natural rural style experience and comfortable stay options. Housed…
Cartago Province | Religion

La Negrita: The Patron Saint of Costa Rica

If the Philippines has the Black Nazarene, Costa Rica has La Negrita. Also known as the Black Madonna, the Black Virgin or the Black…
Cartago Province | Mountains

Orosi Valley: The Majestic and Most Beautiful Valley of Costa Rica

Dubbed as the most picturesque valley in the whole of Costa Rica, the Orosi Valley is a place where you can breathe in life,…
Cartago Province | Provinces of Costa Rica

Cartago Province

Costa Rica is blessed with many wonderful waterfalls, adventure parks, biological reserves and rainforests. Cartago Province is one of the seven provinces of Costa…