Hotels in Cartago, Costa Rica
Cartago sits in Costa Rica's Central Valley, just east of San José, with a cool climate averaging 63°F (17°C) year-round. You'll find it famous for Irazú Volcano, where you can hike to its green crater lake on clear days, and for the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a pilgrimage site with a 1635 black stone statue. During the rainy months from May to November, the lush countryside is cheaper to explore, while the dry season from December to April offers better views of the volcano's summit-just bring a jacket for the chilly mornings.