Cartago, Former capital city in Central Valley, Costa Rica.
The city extends near Irazu Volcano at 1,435 meters of altitude, featuring colonial architecture and numerous religious buildings surrounded by agricultural lands.
Founded in 1563 by Juan Vasquez de Coronado, Cartago remained the capital of Costa Rica until 1823 when San Jose took this administrative function.
The Basilica de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles houses a black virgin statue discovered in 1635, attracting thousands of pilgrims each August.
The Central Market contains over 200 stalls selling fresh produce, traditional foods, and local products within a covered structure in downtown Cartago.
The Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins stand unfinished since 1910 after multiple earthquakes interrupted its construction, creating an outdoor architectural museum.
Location: Cartago Province
Inception: 1563
Elevation above the sea: 1,435 m
Website: https://www.muni-carta.go.cr/
Website: https://muni-carta.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.86424,-83.92044
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
Irazú Volcano
15.3 km
National Theatre of Costa Rica
18.8 km
National Museum of Costa Rica
18.2 km
Irazú Volcano National Park
13.7 km
Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
830 m
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
18.8 km
Orosi Church
10.3 km
Metropolitan Cathedral of San José
19 km
Melico Salazar Theatre
19.1 km
Castillo Azul
18.2 km
Parque del Este
13.1 km
Post Bulding Central Office
19.2 km
Tapantí National Park
16.9 km
Castillo del Moro
19.1 km
Parque España
18.6 km
Plaza Cleto González Víquez
18.1 km
Steinvorth Building
19 km
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
18.4 km
Lankester Botanical Garden
4.3 km
Biblioteca Nacional Miguel Obregon Lizano
18.4 km
Maroy Building
18.8 km
Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica
18.8 km
Herdocia building
19.2 km
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Cartago
261 m
Iglesia de San Diego (La Unión)
9.8 km
Torre Latitud Los Yoses
17.3 km
Luis Olle Building
19.1 km
Spirogyra Butterfly Farm Park Garden
18.7 kmReviews
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