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900 species of Orchids and Bromeliads in Lankester Gardens

Orosí Valley & Lankester Botanical Garden

Gardens, history and rural Cartago

Travel east from Adventure Inn for a relaxed Central Valley day combining tropical plant collections, important religious architecture and the green agricultural landscape of the Orosí Valley.

Lankester Botanical Garden

Walk the University of Costa Rica's botanical garden with time to see orchids, bromeliads and other tropical plants. Flowering changes with the season, so no particular orchid or bloom is guaranteed. Paths can be wet after rain; comfortable shoes are useful even though the pace is easy.

Cartago and Orosí

Visit or view the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, an important Costa Rican pilgrimage site, then continue into the Orosí Valley. The route includes a colonial church and scenery shaped by coffee, ornamental plants and other agriculture. Exact church and ruins stops require confirmation, and interior access can change during services.

Lunch and suitability

A typical Costa Rican lunch is included. This tour is well suited to families, garden enthusiasts and guests interested in culture who prefer an easy pace. It still involves walking and repeated vehicle entry; request accessibility details before reserving if needed.