Featured One Day Tour: The Irazu Volcano experience.

Located in the province of Cartago, at least half and hour from San Jose, you’ll find one of the highest points in Costa Rica. The Irazu volcano it’s a magnificent colossal that gathers all kinds of vegetation and an important point for scientific investigations.

The Irazu Volcano (Volcán Irazú) is situated in the Cordillera Central just a few kilometers from Cartago city, and it is a relatively short and nice drive from the Capital city of San Jose. The trip begins by ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano, passing all types of flora, like coffee plantations, ferns and fowers. The trip heads up to a close view of the massive crater which is the place of a lagoon with a mystical green hue surrounded by jagged rocks. It’s important to mention that on a clear day you can actually see both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

After taking a look at the magnificent volcano, you can descend to the wonderful city of Cartago. You can visit one of the most important symbols of faith in Costa Rica, La Basilica de los Angeles.

This tour is perfect if you want to discover more things about Costa Rica without leaving the city and in just one day! What other activities would you like to do in less than a day?