Province: Cartago, Costa Rica

Area: 3,125 sq. km
Population: 432,395 (2000)
Climate: Moderate
Average Temperature: 20 - 23 C

Tourist Attractions:

• Ruins of Ujarras
• Irazu Volcano National Park
• Guayabo National Monument
• Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles
• Cartago's central park

Cartago City, Provincial Capital

Population 141,524 (2003)
Altitude: 1,150 Mts. above sea level

About Cartago

This is one of the smallest provinces in Costa Rica however it is probably the richest in colonial tradition. Cartago was the capital city of Costa Rica until 1823 when the capital was changed to San Jose. The highest peak is Cerro de la Muerte at 3,600 meters above sea level and the lowest point of the province would have to be Turrialba which is 90 meters above sea level.

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Related Links

• Real Estate in Cartago City
• Map of Cartago