Jardín Botánico Lankester, Cartago

Name: Jardín Botánico Lankester
Address: Paraíso, Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica
Telephone: +506 2511 7949

#3 among attractions in Cartago

Botanical garden, Garden, Park, Relax in park

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The Lankester Botanical Gardens are a set of gardens outside of Cartago, Costa Rica. The garden is open to the public, but is operated by the University of Costa Rica as a research center and is a major center for orchid research in both Central America and the Caribbean. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 4485 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 9°50'22"N, 83°53'25"W

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Paraíso, CartagoCartago Costa Rica

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+506 2511 7949

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Jardín Botánico Lankester – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Iglesia María Auxiliadora, Orosi, Cartago, Parque Las Catalinas.

2.3 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Cartago
59 min walk • The Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles stands as a beacon of faith and history in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica. This Roman Catholic basilica is not only a center of religious significance for the locals but also an architectural marvel that attracts...
3.1 miNW
9°51'55"N • 83°55'37"W
Iglesia María Auxiliadora, Cartago
79 min walk • Church
3.9 miSE
Town
Orosi, Cartago
101 min walk • One of the main highlights of Orosi is the stunning Iglesia de San José de Orosi, a beautiful colonial church that dates back to the 18th century. This historical site is a must-see for visitors interested in the region's cultural heritage.
3.7 miW
9°50'32"N • 83°56'43"W
Parque Las Catalinas, Cartago
96 min walk • Park
5.1 miE
Lake, Dam
Lake Cachí
130 min walk • Lake Cachi is an artificial lake in central Costa Rica created by the Cachí Dam, an arch dam north of Tapantí National Park, to the east-southeast of Cartago in Cartago Province. The main town is Cachí, away from the east bank of the lake. Built in the 1970s, it was one of the first hydroelectric projects in Costa Rica.
1.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago
42 min walk • The Costa Rica Institute of Technology is a university in Costa Rica specializing in engineering and advanced science and research, modeled as an institute of technology.
3 miNW
9°51'52"N • 83°55'37"W
Biblioteca Pública, Cartago
78 min walk • Library
2.4 miNW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza Ivankovich, Cartago
60 min walk • Estadio Jose Rafael "Fello" Meza Ivankovich is a multi-use stadium in Cartago, Costa Rica. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.S. Cartaginés. The stadium holds 8350 people and was built in 1949.
1.6 miE
Locality
Paraíso
40 min walk • One of the main attractions in Paraíso is the breathtaking Orosi Valley, home to the beautiful Orosi River and the stunning Cachi Lake. Visitors can take a leisurely boat ride on the lake, surrounded by towering mountains and lush rainforest.
2.1 miW
9°50'21"N • 83°55'17"W
Parque de Cocorí, Cartago
55 min walk • Park
6.9 miSW
National park
Sombrero River–Navarro River Protected Zone
177 min walk • Sombrero River–Navarro River Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1984 by executive decree 15436-MAG.