Costa Rica is a relatively small country– it is about the size of West Virginia. Tourists to the country typically come for one reason only – to enjoy the water sports on either of its coasts or to go touring into its interior to view one of its many active volcanoes, or check out the wildlife in its many national parks. But if they look at a map of Cartago Costa Rica and do a little bit of calculations they will find that it is easy to pack in several different excursions into their stay. First they can do a little surfing, or if they are coming during nesting season they can view turtles, and then fly into Cartago or San José in order to take in a volcano or two. People who wish to live in Cartago can do so secure in the knowledge that they are only a couple of hours away from any other part of the country – even the most remote parts where it is necessary to take a plane or boat because there are no roads.
Cartago, a city of some 150,000 people, is located quite near San José, the capital of the country. Indeed, until 1823 Cartago was the capital of Costa Rica, but lost out when the newly elected president decided San José would suit the purpose better. A Cartago map will show the potential tourist or émigré just what can be expected when coming to the city. Although founded as a Spanish town, much of the original colonial architecture no longer exists, but a few restored buildings remain, as of course does the Basilica de de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, which is over 400 years old. Tourists don’t usually come to Cartago to see the city, but rather what is external to the city – Irazú Volcano and Irazú Volcano National Park, for example.
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