Santiago de Orosi, located in the lush Orosí Valley of Cartago Province, is one of Costa
Rica’s most charming and historic towns. Known for its coffee farms, colonial architecture,
and peaceful rural atmosphere, Orosi is a favorite destination for those seeking culture
and nature together.
The town’s beautiful church, built in 1743, is one of the oldest active
Catholic churches in Costa Rica and a key stop on any Cartago itinerary.
- Visit the historic Iglesia de San José de Orosi ⛪, the oldest active church 🇨🇷 in Costa Rica 🙏🕰️
- Explore the small museum 🏛️ displaying religious art 🖼️ and artifacts from colonial times 📜✨
- Walk around the central park 🌳 and enjoy views 👀 of the surrounding mountains ⛰️😌💚
- Tour local coffee farms ☕ and learn about traditional coffee production 🌿🧑🌾💡
- Visit the nearby Orosi River 🌊 and Mirador de Orosi 🔭 for panoramic valley views 🏞️📸
- From San José 🏙️: About 1.5 hours ⏱️ via Route 2 and Route 224 🛣️ through Cartago and Paraíso 🚗💨
- From Cartago City 🏘️: 45 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚕 toward Orosí Valley 🗺️📍
- By Bus 🚌: Regular buses run 🔄 from Cartago’s main terminal 🚏 to Orosi every 30 minutes ✅👍
- Bring cash 💵 for local cafés ☕ and markets 🛍️ – some places 🚫 may not accept cards 💳💰
- Wear comfortable shoes 👟 for walking 🚶♀️ around the cobblestone streets 🧱👣
- Try local coffee ☕ or traditional ‘casado’ meals 🥘 in small sodas 🏡😋🇨🇷
- Combine your visit 🤝 with Tapantí National Park 🌳 or Lake Cachí 💧 nearby 🗺️🚗
- Respect local traditions 🙏, especially when visiting religious sites ⛪🤫
- 8:00 AM – Depart 🚗 from Cartago 🏘️ and drive to Santiago de Orosi 🗺️💨
- 9:00 AM – Visit the historic church ⛪ and museum 🏛️🙏
- 10:00 AM – Explore the town 🏘️ and enjoy coffee ☕ at a local café 🥐😌
- 12:00 PM – Lunch 🍽️ at a traditional Costa Rican restaurant 🇨🇷🥘😋
- 1:30 PM – Visit a coffee farm ☕🌿 or continue to Tapantí National Park 🌳🐒🗺️
