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) ![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) ## Visit Cartago Things to do - Top hotels in Cartago - Top Holiday Rentals in Cartago ![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/3f2af0e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo £139 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,458 reviews) ok Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=921872&PinnedHotelID=921872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051371) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/6dfcadbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia £83 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,086 reviews) Very clean room that seemed rather large and kind of empty... I think the main room could have been arranged differently to be more pleasing! The grounds were also very nice! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1039787&PinnedHotelID=1039787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051371) ![Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303800/2303711/0262b4c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG 1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela £149 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (1,588 reviews) All of the above Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2303711&PinnedHotelID=2303711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051371) [See all 2,782 properties in Cartago](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews) This is a great quality hotel in Costa Rica. In my personal case I went to see a Dentist that happened to be across the street from this place. Reviewed on 16 Jan 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/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/5a6d5ca0_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! (737 reviews) Spotless, great breakfast and service Reviewed on 1 Feb 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/68000000/67560000/67550900/67550811/18ff5a1b_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, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews) As advertised. Easy check in process Reviewed on 20 Jan 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=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051371&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%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 top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes 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/b449ffb6-3bd7-48af-86dd-780aa0713e60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day) £74 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/irazu-volcano-national-park-half-day.a2869024.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 £145 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) ![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 £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zipline-tour-on-the-central-valley-of-costa-rica.a47517094.activity-details) ![Irazu volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869020/ec1e3dd8-0677-4c66-80a2-6685bb821b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4 in 1 : Irazu + Orosi + Ruins Ujarras + Lake Cachi with Lunch £112 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-in-1-irazu-orosi-ruins-ujarras-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 £148 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) - [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) - [Estadio Nacional ](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.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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