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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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Facts

  • 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