Cartago
When Spanish governor Juan Vasquez de Coronado founded the city of Cartago in 1563, he claimed that he’d never seen a more beautiful valley. The verdant mountains and fertile land were soon claimed as Costa Rica’s capital, and the Spanish constructed the most majestic colonial buildings in the country.
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- Location : 14 miles southeast of San Jose
- Altitude : 4,930 feet above sea level
- Weather : Moderate days, cool in the evenings
- Average Yearly Temperature : 68-73°F
Last updated: Nov 3, 2023
Experiences in Cartago
- Cartago Plans New Bike Paths
- A Day Trip in Cartago
- Costa Rica To Do List: Irazu Volcano Tour
- Irazu Volcano, the Orosi Valley and Lankester Garden
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