VOLCANO · HISTORY · CULTURE

Irazú Volcano & Cartago

Pair Costa Rica’s highest active volcano with the historic city of Cartago and the cultural landscape of the Central Valley.

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Main crater of Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica
THE EXPERIENCE

From Costa Rica’s highest volcano to its historic capital.

The highlands around Irazú and northern Cartago are also an important agricultural landscape, especially for potatoes, onions and other vegetables. A Cartago itinerary can continue to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, one of the city’s principal cultural and religious landmarks.

Irazú rises to 3,432 meters and has played a major role in Costa Rican history, including its famous 1963 eruption. Cartago, the country’s former capital, remains an important religious and historical center.

What to expect

The route can combine the volcanic summit, Cartago landmarks and panoramic agricultural landscapes.

Good to know

High-elevation weather changes quickly; park access and visibility should be confirmed before departure.

Agricultural fields on the slopes of Irazú Volcano
Highland agriculture on the Irazú route
Aerial view of Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago
Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago
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