Cartago [caption id="attachment_23069" align="alignright" width="425"] Cartago Costa Rica[/caption] Cartago is both a city and a province, one rich in history, culture, and beauty. The city of Cartago is one of the oldest in the country, the first capital city of Costa Rica until 1823. The town was founded by Juan Vasquez de Coronado in 1563,…
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Irazu Volcano National Park
Irazu Volcano National Park The Irazu Volcano is one of the highest volcanoes in Central America, measuring at 3432 meters above sea level. Considered to be an active volcano today, Irazu hasn’t actually erupted since the mid 60’s, specifically 1963-1965. During these two years, ash clouded nearby cities within Cartago and debris flew down the…
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La Marta Rainforest Reserve
La Marta Rainforest Reserve [caption id="attachment_23057" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rica Rainforest[/caption] Welcome to La Marta Rainforest Reserve, the highly popular, and highly beautiful, wildlife refuge located just 44 miles southeast of San Jose. This entire reserve protects La Marta, Atirro, and the Gato River basin, as well as various cloud forests, waterfalls, and cave systems…
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