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Between Volcanoes: Irazu,Turrialba, Aquiares Coffee Estate and Basilica

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Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Product code: 158476P2


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Irazu Volcano National Park, Costa RicaVisit the National Park where we can check and even be inside one of the 3 craters (inactive) of the Highest Volcano in the country. We will also experience the highland ecosystem of Paramo; a tropical dwarf forest.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Turrialba Volcano, Cartago Costa RicaWe will visit the closest town to Turrialba Volcano,"La Central Town" where the sights are impressive due to the volcanic activity of recent years which has created a barren landscape.The town is really interesting because it's kind of abandoned and has a spooky feel to it, however, the surroundings are full of farms with picturesque landscapes and views. With some luck, we will be able to see potatoes, carrots, beets, and other vegetables being harvested by locals and learn about costarican agriculture.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Aquiares Coffee & Community Experience, Kms North From Turrialba 7 Central Aquiares Offices Are Located Adjacent To The Aquiares Church, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaYou will learn about the coffee history and explore the highlights of the most extensive coffee plantation in the country. With our guide you'll spot some birds common to coffee plantations and appreciate the historic value of this crop and the culture that surrounds itDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles, Calle 1, Cartago 97751 Costa RicaWe'll enter our country's most emblematic catholic temple which is full of beautiful iconography and a mystical aura. You will listen to the legends surrounding the history of the temple and some events that even today have not been fully explained.Duration: 45 minutes
Supplier Name
Oropopo Experience
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability,Not wheelchair accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Mostly Sightseeing tour, but we can walk on some several stops,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas
Inclusions:
Air-conditioned vehicle,Parking Fees,Binoculars and fieldguides
Exclusions:
National Park Entrance Fee (adults $15; kids $5),Lunch - ($8-$14pp),Entry/Admission - Irazu Volcano National Park
Traveler Reviews

Disfruté de un día maravilloso con José Pablo. Las vistas eran hermosas e interesantes. Disfruté especialmente el paseo por las afueras del Volcán Turrialba. El paisaje era hermoso, siendo una combinación de flujo de lava, arena negra y un nuevo crecimiento verde de vida vegetal. José Pablo aportó mucho conocimiento y compartió mucha información. Fue agradable y fácil compartir tiempo y conversación juntos, atravesando temas de historia, política, arte, agricultura, comida y el mundo natural. José Pablo también tiene buen oído y buen ojo para observar la vida salvaje. ¡Mientras conducíamos, escuchó el sonido de un "keel-billed tucán"! Se detuvo y, efectivamente, señaló el pájaro para que ambos lo viéramos. Este fue un día memorable para mí. Gracias a todos, incluido todo el personal de Oropopo por ayudar a organizar este tour.

Tuvimos la suerte de visitar el volcán Irazu,las ciudades de Cartago,Aquiares, y Turrialba con uno de los mejores guías que puedas encontrará en Costa Rica. Nos vamosmuy contentos no solo por el buen trato,la amabilidad y la profesionalidad,sino también por el cariño y la pasión que nos transmitió José Pablo por su patria y su trabajo,y sin duda nos quedamoscon ganas de volver.

What a great & safe way to visit the must see volcanoes in Costa Rica. Especially during Covid we were happy to have our own personal guide/driver and not have to share the car with other passengers. Our guide Jose was super knowledgeable and made sure we were well informed. He was completely flexible with any of our requests. It was very interesting to drive through neighborhoods and experienced the various forest types from dwarf to cloud. Besides the volcanoes we also walked through a coffee plantation and stopped at the Basilica of our Lady of the Angels. It was completely worth it.

What a wonderful way to see volcanoes from San Jose! Especially during Covid we felt very comfortable in our own private car and tour guide for this excursion. Jose was a fantastic guide with lots of information about everything we were looking at! Besides volcanoes we also stopped at a coffee plantation and the Basilica de Neustra Senora de Los Angeles. The drive was super scenic going through various climates from dwarf to cloud forests. You will have plenty of photo opportunities. Just ask when you see one! It’s worth the extra cost.

What a wonderful way to see volcanoes from San Jose! Especially during Covid we felt very comfortable in our own private car & tour guide for this excursion. Jose was a fantastic guide with lots of information about everything we were looking at! Besides volcanoes we also stopped at a coffee plantation and the Basilica de Neustra Senora de Los Angeles. The drive was super scenic going through various climates from dwarf to cloud forests. You will have plenty of photo opportunities. Just ask when you see one! It’s worth the extra cost.

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