Irazu Volcano
- Orosi Valley - Lankester Garden Code: CRWT-92
This is a full day tour that heads you to Cartago where you will have
the opportunity to see the Irazu Volcano, at 11,254 feet above sea level,
then you will visit a magnificent botanical garden founded by The Scientific
Studies Lankester with adequated habitats as home for many species of
tropical plants, including a large collection of delicate orchids. After
this, the excursion keeps on going to OrosiValley which is crossed by
the Reventazon River being the main source to fill the lake of Cachi Hydroelectric
Dam. The history of this valley goes back to colonial times when a group
of francisians priests built a church and a monastery which is now a museum
where many of their documents and crafts are stored. The panoramic view
of the surroundings is breathtaking.
Full Day TourDeparture:
8:00 am Return: 8 hours latter Includes: Transportation, Bilingual guide and entrance fees.
Wear: Confortable clothes and shoes. Bring: Camera, binoculars, sweather and rain coat.