Orosi River Valley Tours
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The thick green forests, fertile coffee plantations and scenic mountains of the Orosi River Valley draw bird watchers, freshwater fishermen and nature lovers to the banks of the Reventazon River, as well as the pristine lake formed by the Cachi Dam.
Travelers can spend the morning wandering through Iglesia de San Jose de Orosi Church, where Spanish Colonial artifacts and religious paintings line the interior of Costa Rica’s oldest church still in use. Adventurers will enjoy an afternoon at the Irazu Volcano. Crater lakes and lush farmland make for scenic hikes and picturesque views.
The Ruins of Ujarras, with peaceful gardens and even a nearby public swimming pool, prove another popular destination for both travelers and residents. Buy lunch from one of the local women selling fragrant arepas before exploring the historic ruins and cooling off with a refreshing dip.
Travelers can spend the morning wandering through Iglesia de San Jose de Orosi Church, where Spanish Colonial artifacts and religious paintings line the interior of Costa Rica’s oldest church still in use. Adventurers will enjoy an afternoon at the Irazu Volcano. Crater lakes and lush farmland make for scenic hikes and picturesque views.
The Ruins of Ujarras, with peaceful gardens and even a nearby public swimming pool, prove another popular destination for both travelers and residents. Buy lunch from one of the local women selling fragrant arepas before exploring the historic ruins and cooling off with a refreshing dip.
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Orosi River Valley is located about 40 miles from San Jose and five miles south of Cartago.
Address: Orosi, Costa Rica
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Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester
Discover orchid gardens, colonial architecture, and a magnificent volcano on this full-day trip to Orosi Valley from San Jose. Admire Irazu Volcano — the tallest in the country — and wander the historic streets of Orosi’s town center. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and take a leisurely stroll through the gorgeous Lankester Botanical Gardens.
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- Duration: 8 hours
- Duration: 8 hours
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US$107.00
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US$107.00
Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
Enjoy stunning views from Irazu Volcano National Park and Orosi Valley, plus wander through the streets of Cartago City on this popular tour that takes travelers outside for a taste of Costa Rican nature. Explore the active Irazu volcano some 3,432 meters above sea level and gain a deeper understanding of why Costa Rica's largest volcano is so impressive!
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- Duration: 8 hours
- Duration: 8 hours
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US$115.00
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Cartago Highlights with Irazu Volcano and Hot Springs Private Tour
See the active Irazu Volcano and other highlights of Costa Rica’s Cartago province at your own pace on a private tour from San Jose. Reach the summit of the peak known by locals as ‘El Colosso,’ famous for its modern eruptions and lake-filled craters. Soak up regional culture in the artsy, historic town of Orosi, and spend the afternoon relaxing in mineral-rich hot springs and dining at a volcanic resort.
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- Duration: 9 hours
- Duration: 9 hours
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US$195.00
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Private Tour: Cartago Highlights and Irazu Volcano National Park.
Costa Rica’s Cartago Province is home to the lofty Irazú Volcano as well as a variety of historic settlements. See Cartago’s highlights in a single day on this private tour, which allows you to experience Irazú Volcano National Park’s panoramic viewpoints and steaming craters, visit centuries-old settlements, and admire historic Spanish-colonial churches. Your guide navigates and provides transportation, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery.
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- Duration: 9 hours
- Duration: 9 hours
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US$160.00
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Day Trip to Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens
Costa Rica is famous for its rugged volcanic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and well-preserved colonial history. This tour allows you to experience all three highlights in a single day—while your guide navigates and drives, you can admire the steaming craters of Irazú Volcano, visit the Virgin of the Angels Basilica in Cartago, stroll through Lankester Gardens, and see centuries-old colonial churches in the Orosi Valley.
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- Duration: 8 hours
- Duration: 8 hours
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US$117.78
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Bicycle Tour from San Jose
Ride through the Costa Rican countryside with a guide on this 7-hour bike tour from San Jose. Cover more territory than in possible on foot — but absorb more than what is possible by car — as you travel through rural towns, coffee fields, forests, and more in Cartago Province.
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- Duration: 7 hours
- Duration: 7 hours
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US$152.00
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Irazu volcano and gorgeous Orosi Valley
This tour is fantastic for all of those who travel in search of discovering cultural and natural places in new lands.The ride starts by driven through one of the most beautiful roads of Costa Rica, all to get to the Irazu volcano, where you will be able to walk by a moonlike landscape. All with a certified naturalist tour guide, who has the experience to point the most interesting highlights, and teach you about the flora, fauna and cultural places you will visit.Then, visit the most important Catholic Sanctuary in all of Costa Rica, entering to the shrine of the Virgin of Los Angeles. Watch the pilgrims in the holy waters area and enjoy the abundant culture of the province.Then, get to see the picturesque Orosi Valley and learn about the coffee and enjoy a great lunch in a beautiful restaurant.At the end, visit the oldest church in the Central Valley.
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- Duration: 6 hours
- Duration: 6 hours
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US$114.00
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