Title: Cartago Travel Guide: Best of Cartago, Oriental Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cartago](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartago-Hotels.d6051371.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cartago](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartago-Holiday-Rentals.d6051371.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Cartago](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cartago.d6051371.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cartago Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cartago.d6051371.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cartago Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartago.d6051371.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cartago Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Volcan Irazú au Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/560ce70f-e1ee-4ddc-bd44-137b512bd936.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A clear night in Cartago](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/2589e488-26fd-4ddb-98c5-491b1d3f8d22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peregrinación a la Basílica de Cartago](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/f304900f-2bfd-429e-b502-233f746f4117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just get married. Not a cliché or anything. Built in 1569, host of the most beautiful and traditional #weddings #church #colonial ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/bb488176-5d68-4252-881f-8044e12dc866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a Roman Catholic basilica built in 1639 in Cartago, Costa Rica. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/c4195bc4-3017-4a77-8822-ac3b4c5eae2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cartago Things to do - Top hotels in Cartago - Top Holiday Rentals in Cartago ![Barceló San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789000/788912/459f24b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló San José Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose £62 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,955 reviews) Nice, very nice , THANK YOU Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=788912&PinnedHotelID=788912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051371) ![Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1378000/1377921/1a57897e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia £87 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (2,033 reviews) This hotel is bad need of maintenance. Broken tiles to walk on. Broken tiles in all the pools, likely easy to get cut. Rooms are aged and not in great condition. At the time of my visit, hot water wasnt working and worse staff didn't advise me of this at checkin. Avoid this hotel. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=1377921&PinnedHotelID=1377921&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051371) ![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/w5757h3835x0y5-86d7993a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo £136 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,447 reviews) We stayed here before an early morning flight. The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean, and the food was great! We had a 6 am flight and requested a shuttle around 3:30 am, it was only a few minute wait. We would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=921872&PinnedHotelID=921872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051371) [See all 2,782 properties in Cartago](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6051371) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34100/34084/e4865290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio East side of Costa Rica Country Club San Rafael Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews) Clean room and nice staff Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Suites-Villas-Del-Rio.h34084.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/68d70e84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina 300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (749 reviews) The room was clean, and qiuet. Breakfast was good, had variety of food. Please noted that there is no hotel shuttle to/from the airport. We tried to dropp off the postcard at the hotel, but they said they don't have that service. The hotel name is Suites Cristina apart hotel, not Residence Inn ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Suites-Cristina.h9426098.Hotel-Information) ![BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67560000/67550900/67550811/9fceaf98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José Stay at this apartment in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews) The condo was clean but smelled of disinfectant. The smell was so unpleasant that I had to keep the window open all the time. Although the window stayed open for the entire time, the smell remained. As soon as I stepped into this condo, I called the BEE management and asked for a different condo, ... Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-The-Train-Apartments-Barrio-Escalante.h67550811.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cartago](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6051371&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cartago hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Our Lady of the Angels Basilica Learn about the local history of Cartago when you take a trip to Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Lady-Of-The-Angels-Basilica-Cartago.d6101082.Attraction) #### Las Ruinas de la Parroquia You can learn about the history of Cartago with a visit to Las Ruinas de la Parroquia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Ruinas-De-La-Parroquia-Cartago.d553248621532965416.Attraction) #### Cartago Municipal Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cartago Municipal Museum during your trip to Cartago. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museo-Municipal-De-Cartago-Cartago.d553248621532965415.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Irazú Volcano National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869024/2671e29f-659b-4dec-af3e-4874391810a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day) £74 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/irazu-volcano-national-park-half-day.a2869024.activity-details) ![Zipline tour on the central valley of Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47517094/fb80847c-76f4-4d24-821c-723c6b9303fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zipline tour on the central valley of Costa Rica £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zipline-tour-on-the-central-valley-of-costa-rica.a47517094.activity-details) ![Irazu Volcano & Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs with Lunch From San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/653752/c4a9b886-a803-455f-b306-165799f2e2f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Irazu Volcano & Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs with Lunch From San José £149 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/irazu-volcano-hacienda-orosi-hot-springs-with-lunch-from-san-jose.a653752.activity-details) ![4 in 1 : Irazu + Orosi + Lankaster + Lake Cachi with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869020/73c29bbc-b94c-4309-8520-d128fa65236f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4 in 1 : Irazu + Orosi + Lankaster + Lake Cachi with Lunch £112 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-in-1-irazu-orosi-lankaster-lake-cachi-with-lunch.a2869020.activity-details) ![2 Hour Art Class of More than 100 Artworks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48866171/8485459f-12ef-41e2-90e2-4f1601a8bb29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Hour Art Class Exhibition of More than 100 Art Works £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-art-class-exhibition-of-more-than-100-art-works.a48866171.activity-details) ![Volcán Irazu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1352297/719087ee-a112-4a6f-8b87-40c71e626858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley £149 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-from-san-jose-to-irazu-volcano-national-park.a1352297.activity-details) [See all activities in Cartago](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cartago.d6051371.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Other places like Cartago - Cities near Cartago - Places of interest - [Sabana Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabana-Park-La-Sabana.d507595.Attraction) - [Multiplaza Mall Escazu ](https://expedia.co.uk/Multiplaza-Mall-Escazu-San-Jose.d6128290.Attraction) - [Avenida Escazú Shopping Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Avenida-Escazu-Shopping-Center-San-Jose.d553248634304708374.Attraction) - [Estadio Nacional ](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.Attraction) - [Plaza Real Cariari ](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Real-Cariari-San-Jose.d6193950.Attraction) - [National Museum of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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