We all have ever heard of such a state in Central America as Costa Rica, it was discovered in 1502 by the famous traveler Christopher Columbus. But now this country is known among fans to spend their holidays in an exotic place. Every year Costa Rica attracts more and more tourists, diving enthusiasts. You can spend your vacation absolutely at any time, but of course the most favorite time to visit is the entire summer period, it is from June to August that huge groups of tourists from all countries come here, this is where you can relax at a low price and get a lot of impressions.
If you are not afraid of tropical storms with thunderstorms, then feel free to go to this wonderful country. The driest season with the minimum rainfall is the time from December to April, at which time tourists fill the beaches and just enjoy the rest.
If you want to combine a sightseeing tour with a green one, then a trip to the provincial city of Cartago is perfect for you; this city was once the capital of the country.
At present, Cartago is considered to be the treasury of all cultural values of the country. But despite this, nature did not take pity on this city and in 1923 there was a strong earthquake that destroyed many houses and architectural monuments, but fortunately for today everything has been restored in its original form, and this city pleases tourists with its grandeur and beauty.
Resting in Cartago, you seem to be in the past, the city perfectly combines buildings of those times with modern buildings. This city is also pleasing to the eye with its wonderful landscapes.
At the moment, Cartago is a small street, along which there are low-rise residential buildings in traditional style and evergreen parks with cozy squares, no one will remain indifferent after visiting such a beautiful city.
Cartago is located in the southeastern part of San José, the current capital of Costa Rica. In those days, when the bloody colonial wars were going on, the Spaniards who were beaten out of the cities were looking for a new home for themselves and their families, and this was the place among the mountains surrounded by mighty forests, in which there were many living creatures. The city of Cartago grew very rapidly, becoming the administrative and religious center of the country, and soon became the capital. Cartago was the capital of Costa Rica for almost 300 years. True from many buildings of that time were ruins.
If you have purchased a burning ticket to the former capital of Costa Rica, then enjoy the beautiful mountain range, visit the national parks, and you can climb to the top of the Irazu volcano, where you will see all of Cartago in your palm. Be sure to visit local cafes and shop in shops, only on the shores of Costa Rica you will feel the real exotic.
