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Unveiling Guayabo's Archaeological Wonders & Volcanoes

4.8  / 520 reviews
Activity provider:Oropopo Experience
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Day trip

Unveiling Guayabo's Archaeological Wonders & Volcanoes

Activity provider:Oropopo Experience
4.8  / 520 reviews

From $129 per person

Indulge your eyes in the picturesque views of the Cartago Province farmlands. Experience a unique history and culture, shaped by the tallest and one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica.

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Duration 10 - 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Pickup available from hotels in San José Province and Cartago.
Private or small groups available
Welcoming travelers since 2019

Experience

Highlights
  • Marvel at the interior of Irazú Crater, the tallest volcano in Costa Rica
  • Visit the "Central Town" at the foothills of the active Turrialba Volcano
  • Travel between the windy and colorful roads of Cartago's farms and fields
  • Visit the Guayabo Archeological Site
  • Experience an important milestone of pre-Hispanic culture
Full description
After getting picked up at your hotel in our private 4WD car, head to the Irazú Volcano National Park where you can admire and even enter the crater of the highest volcano in the country. You will also be able to experience the unique miniature fauna and flora of Páramo, a tropical dwarf forest nestled in the highlands. Afterward, take the back road to Turrialba Volcano. Here, visit the "Central Town" located at the foot of the volcano. Enjoy time to explore and take some photos of the eerily abandoned town, still filled with farmhouses and buildings. Next, stop for dinner at a family-run grill house for a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Finally, before beginning the drive back to San José visit the Archaeological Site of Guayabo and its beautiful rainforest, declared a Civil Engineering World Heritage landmark and the most important milestone of pre-Hispanic culture in the country.
Includes
  • Private 4WD transportation
  • Biologist or certified guide
  • National Park parking free
  • Entrance fee to National Park (adults $17; kids $7 only in cash)
  • Entrance fee to Archaeological Site (adults $5; kids $5 only by card)
  • Traditional lunch ($8-$13 per person)

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  • Credit card
  • Water
  • Jacket
  • Cash
  • Sunscreen

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  • If you are a solo traveler please book through our website.

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Giedrius – LithuaniaNovember 3, 2023 – Verified booking
Thank you for such an amazing tour! Highly recommended! Tour has a nice personal touch, the guide Rigo was very knowledgeable and has shown us things we wouldn't have noticed ourselves. The pace/duration is perfect as well. If you are looking for a unique experience, look no further - it is very different from the crowded tours that are offered. We especially were amazed that Rigo is a biologist so his knowledge of animals & plants was very interesting to learn about. Amazing!
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Ana Luiza – BrazilJanuary 15, 2023 – Verified booking
The day was very special! We couldn't see the volcano's crater due to the fog, but even so, the view up there with all the fog is super different and cool! Our guide Rigo knew a lot about all the local vegetation and animals, We saw coyotes, sloths and cappuccino monkeys. We learned a lot about them from Rigo and also about Guayabo. Rigo was excellent company and also a great driver. I felt safe even though the road was so tortuous. We love it!
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GetYourGuide traveler – Costa RicaJuly 15, 2022 – Verified booking
Unfortunately, the day was very foggy so we were not able to see the crater at the Irazu volcano. It was also too cloudy to see the Turrialba volcano. It was still a great experience as we got to see lagoons and drive through several fincas before going to Guayabo. Guayabo was one the highlights of our entire trip to Costa Rica and would wholly recommend. We were lucky to have the same guide we had on a previous tour. Rigo, our tour guide, is very knowledgeable and engaging.
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