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Review:
Cartago rests in the foothills of the Irazu Volcano in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Visitors can explore the historical ruins of past volcanic eruptions, including the outer walls of Las Ruinas de la Parroquia and Las Ruins of Cartago at the town’s square. On the other end of the spectrum is the city’s most technologically advanced attraction, the Museo Municipal de Cartago. Volcanic eruptions have made the surrounding area exceptionally fertile, so visitors will find a thriving agricultural center. Lankester Botanical Garden is a great place to visit and view all types of flora, particularly orchids. Basilica de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles is a pilgrimage destination each August in honor of sightings of the famous Black Virgin.
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