From San Jose: Secrets of Guayabo & Irazú Volcano

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From San Jose: Secrets of Guayabo & Irazú Volcano
Top rated
4.8333335 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8333335 out of 5 stars
24 reviews

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 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Pickup available from hotels in San José Province and Cartago
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Darren – United Kingdom

We had an amazing trip with Rigo. The trip was well paced - and we covered some really good spots through the day - learning a ton along the way about the sites, surrounding nature, Costa Rica and its history from the informed conversations from our guide. A really fantastic day out, and one I’d repeat without second thought, thank you Rigo & Oropopo Experience!

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Nicole – United Kingdom

I never usually bother to write reviews… but if you book one daytrip/tour from San José, please make it this one! Rigo was an absolutely incredible tour guide and I learnt so much from Costa Rican culture to mycology to volcanology! The unexpected highlight however was Guayabo, a lesser known archeological site nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of the world(!)… and this was the only tour I could find on GetYourGuide that visits there! Truly not to be missed - thanks so much again Rigo!

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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
  • Entrance fee to Archaeological Site
  • Traditional lunch ($8-$13 per person)

Important information

What to bring

  • Credit card
  • Water
  • Jacket
  • Cash
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
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Darren – United KingdomDecember 30, 2023 – Verified booking
We had an amazing trip with Rigo. The trip was well paced - and we covered some really good spots through the day - learning a ton along the way about the sites, surrounding nature, Costa Rica and its history from the informed conversations from our guide. A really fantastic day out, and one I’d repeat without second thought, thank you Rigo & Oropopo Experience!
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Nicole – United KingdomDecember 10, 2023 – Verified booking
I never usually bother to write reviews… but if you book one daytrip/tour from San José, please make it this one! Rigo was an absolutely incredible tour guide and I learnt so much from Costa Rican culture to mycology to volcanology! The unexpected highlight however was Guayabo, a lesser known archeological site nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of the world(!)… and this was the only tour I could find on GetYourGuide that visits there! Truly not to be missed - thanks so much again Rigo!
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LUZCEL – United StatesNovember 30, 2023 – Verified booking
It was awesome! There were no other people with us. Ximena picked us up early which was great since we were able to see the Irazu, especially the crater, in its entirety. As the day progressed the clouds started to roll in. By that time, we were already headed down to Guayabo. We got acquainted with the flora around the area. We took, I think, a back road to Guayabo and saw some more flora. We liked that the lunch was not included in the tour as we were able to try whatever we liked off the menu. Guayabo is very interesting. No sloths but we saw monkeys, birds and a variety of flora. I recommend this tour and the tour guide, Ximena

Product ID: 270977

Activity provider:Oropopo Experience

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