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Cartago Real Estate | Cartago lies southeast of San Jose and was the original capital of Costa Rica. It is widely known for La Negrita, the Black Madonna shrine at Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. Additionally, you can find the Lankester Botanical Garden on the outskirts of the city. 

The province is known for its rich ecological diversity and dense tropical rainforests. You can see them along the mountain ranges near the Irazu and Turrialba volcanoes.

Climate

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Cartago weather is noticeably cooler because of its high elevation. It has consistently warm temperatures throughout the year, and heavy rainfall in most months. The city enjoys a short dry season in the winter. Remember that Costa Rica winter typically runs from May to November. The climate is a key characteristic that attracts Cartago real estate investors.

La Negrita 

The Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles is the most popular church and home to Black Madonna (La Negrita), also Costa Rica’s patron saint. Every August 2nd on the feast day of the Virgin of the Angels, pilgrims from all over Central America pay homage and seek miraculous healing from La Negrita. 

Economy

Agricultural products make up the base of the economy of the rural areas around the city. The rich soils found throughout the Orosí and Central Valley are perfect for orchids, along with the products of milk, potatoes and onions. In addition to the agriculture, computer technologies have dramatically increased in recent years. The prestigious Costa Rica Institute of Technology makes its home here. Investors in Cartago real estate are drawn to the economic advantages the region is known for.

Things to do in Cartago, Costa Rica 

Places tourists often visit in the city include the Basilica of Los Angeles, the “Ruins of Santiago Apostle Church”, The City Museum, Maria Auxiliadora church, the Technological Institute of Costa Rica, The Central Market (especially on Thursdays and Saturdays), and the main building of San Luis Gonzaga High School. Cultural activities take place at the “Casa de la Ciudad” and the “Casa de la Cultura”, as well as in the campus of the Technological Institute of Costa Rica.

Lankester Botanical Garden is a 27 acre (11 ha) garden, with 800 of Costa Rica’s 1,400 orchid species. The University of Costa Rica oversees a variety of projects in conservation and education. The garden is located 2.5 miles (4 km) from Cartago and has well-kept hiking trails for visitors to explore. Contact a RE/MAX agent today for a Cartago Real Estate tour.


Cartago se encuentra al  sureste de San José  y fue la primera capital de Costa Rica. Y es muy conocido por el santuario de la negrita,  que se encuentra en la Basílica de nuestra señora de los ángeles. Adicionalmente usted puede encontrar el jardín botánico Lankester en las afueras de la ciudad.

La provincia de Cartago es muy conocida por su riqueza  ecológica y  biodiversidad. También por  su denso bosque lluvioso. El cual usted puede observar a lo largo de las cordilleras cerca del Volcán Irazú y Turrialba.

Clima

Notablemente el clima de Cartago Costa Rica, es más fresco, por su elevada ubicación. Durante  todo el año tiene temperaturas cálidas y lluvias fuertes en la mayoría de los meses. La ciudad disfruta de una corta temporada seca en el invierno. Recuerden que el invierno de Costa  Rica usualmente es de mayo a noviembre.

La Negrita

La iglesia más popular es la basílica de Nuestra señora de los Ángeles, la cual es el hogar de la Patrona y Santo de Costa Rica La Negrita (Madonna Negra).  Cada 2 de agosto es el celebración de la Virgen de los Ángeles y peregrinos de todo Centro América y pagan homenajes y buscan milagros de sanación de la negrita.

Economía

La de la economía, se basa en los productos agrícolas de las áreas rurales  alrededor de la ciudad. Los suelos ricos  a través de Orosi y el Valle Central son perfectos para las orquídeas, los productos lácteos, papas y cebollas. Adicionalmente a  la agricultura, la tecnología en informática ha aumentado dramáticamente en los recientes años. El prestigioso Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica se encuentra aquí.

Cosas Por Hacer En Cartago, Costa Rica

Lugares Turísticos a menudo visitan en esta ciudad incluyen La Basílica de Los Ángeles, Las Ruinas de Cartago (Ruinas de la iglesia de Santiago Apóstol) , el museo de María Auxiliadora,  el instituto Tecnológica de Costa Rica, el Mercado Central ( especialmente los jueves y Sábados), y el edificio principal de San Luis Gonzales HighSchool. Las actividades culturales se llevan a cabo en la “Casa de la Cultura”, la cual también es parte del campo del Instituto tecnológico.

En el jardín botánico Lanketser se encuentran 27 acres de jardín, con 800 especies  de las 1400 clases de orquídeas de Costa Rica.  La universidad de Costa Rica  supervisa una gran variedad de proyectos de conservación y también de educación. 

El Jardín se encuentra localizados a 2.5 millas (4 Km) desde Cartago y ofrece un muy buen mantenimiento de sus senderos para que los visitantes los explor

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