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Cartago

Cartago Province, Costa Rica · North America

About Cartago

Cartago sits on the route: 10 minutes from Cot, 50km from Poás Volcano.

Cartago is a town located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 26,594, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cartago sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cartago to your route.

About Cartago

The Diocese of Cartago (Latin: Dioecesis Carthaginensis in Costa Rica) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in Costa Rica. The Diocese of Cartago in Costa Rica is a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province covering all Costa Rica of the metropolitan Archdiocese of San

Read more José de Costa Rica . Its cathedral episcopal see is the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de El Carmen, dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel, in Cartago, Cartago province, central Costa Rica. It also has two Minor Basilicas: the Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, in Tejar; and the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, dedicated to Our Lady of Angels, both in Cartago.

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What are the best things to do in Cartago?

Cartago offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cartago located?

Cartago is located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.8637 latitude, -83.9195 longitude.

What is the population of Cartago?

Cartago has a population of approximately 26,594 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.

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Quick Information

Population
26,594
Continent
North America
Country
Costa Rica
Region
Cartago Province
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.8637, -83.9195

Tags

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Worth the detour from Cartago

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Cerro de la Muerte

The 3,335-m 'Mountain of Death', the highest point on Costa Rica's Pan-American Highway: a cloud-forest pass of paramo, quetzal country and roadside soda cafes.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Poás Volcano

An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.

50 km · about 60 min drive

national park

Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica's most visited park combining white-sand beaches with tropical forest teeming with monkeys, sloths, and toucans.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cartago

  • 39 kmCerro de la MuerteThe 3,335-m 'Mountain of Death', the highest point on Costa Rica's Pan-American Highway: a cloud-forest pass of paramo, quetzal country and roadside soda cafes.
  • 63 kmCerro ChirripóCosta Rica's highest peak at 3,820 meters, where on clear days you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the summit.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cartago.

Cot

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

6 km awayPop. 6,784

Paraíso

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

6 km awayPop. 39,702

Tobosi

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

8 km awayPop. 4,060

Tres Ríos

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

9 km awayPop. 10,430

San Diego

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

10 km awayPop. 16,991

Orosi

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

10 km awayPop. 4,350

Concepción

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

11 km awayPop. 14,000

Patarrá

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

13 km awayPop. 23,983

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