Ruins of Ujarras

Combo tour: Irazú Volcano + Orosi Valley + Ujarrás Ruins

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Enjoy a tour of the Irazu Volcano area, you can visit all the most important attractions in this area in just one day.

Our tour will take you above the clouds to see the highest volcano in Costa Rica, the Irazú Volcano, we will take you to the valley that was once the most important and influential place in Costa Rica, the Orosi Valley, We will also take you to the ancient Ruins of Ujarrás, a place where we will have monuments and ruins since 1810.

You can also enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Cachí from our beautiful restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious a la carte menu, you can also walk along the paths of the restaurant, enjoying the beautiful views of Lake Cachí, and close to the beautiful coffee plantations around .

This tour is an interesting option that you will really enjoy due to the variety of landscapes and monuments and history of the area, which makes this tour an excellent option near the city of San José.

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Combo tour: Irazú Volcano + Orosi Valley + Ujarrás Ruins

Pickup included

FromNZD $267.70Per Person

What's included in Combo tour: Irazú Volcano + Orosi Valley + Ujarrás Ruins

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Itinerary

Irazu Volcano National Park

The main attraction of this great tour is the Irazú Volcano with 3 sub craters and fumaroles in its beautiful turquoise lagoon, it is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica, just one hour from San José, this volcano is at 3,432 meters above sea level, being the second highest point in Costa Rica. From the top of the volcano it is possible to appreciate the central volcanic mountain range, made up of 3 other volcanoes, it is possible to appreciate the central valley in its entirety and also on a clear day it is possible to see both oceans (Pacific and Atlantic) at the same time. Is cloudy? Don't worry, the clouds usually stay below the top of the volcano, this also allows you to have beautiful views, similar to those we have in a high altitude plane, but don't forget your coat!

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Mirador de Orosi

We will continue towards the wonderful and scenic Orosí Valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains, diversity of crops such as coffee, sugar cane, among others, which was one of the important establishments during the colonial era, being this witness of various historical events carried out by attacks of pirates, earthquakes, floods, as well as the transcendence of the Franciscan orders entrusted with the evangelization process and pioneers in the erection of the first Catholic temples in the country. On this tour we will visit the viewpoint of the Orosi Valley, a place that will fill you with peace, good energy and beautiful views, with many places in the park to rest for a while and connect with this wonderful place.

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Ruinas de Ujarras

The Ruins of Ujarrás has the vestiges of a colonial church in Costa Rica. This church of lime and stone was short, and its roof was made of clay tiles. The Ruins of Ujarrás, is the only thing that remains of the first church built in Costa Rica during the 17th century, and they are appreciated as a reliquary from the colonial era. A place of great importance since it was a settlement of the Huetar indigenous people, it was abandoned in 1833. The indigenous population of Ujarrás became extinct at the beginning of the 18th century, so it became a mestizo town. Florencio del Castillo, who was President of the Cortes of Cádiz, was born there. Thanks to his efforts, Ujarrás was erected as a town in 1813. Due to several fever epidemics, the town of Ujarrás was abandoned between 1832 and 1833, and its neighbors moved to the territory known as Llanos de Santa Lucía, today Paraíso.

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Inclusions

  • Entrance to the Irazú Volcano National Park
  • Coffee, Tea, or water are included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Typical Costa Rican Lunch
  • tips
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with breathing problems and / or problems with height.

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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

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We pick up at all hotels and Airbnb in San José

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Summer Travel Costa Rica