Ujarrás

#25 among destinations in Costa Rica

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Ujarrás is a village and historical site in the Orosí Valley of Cartago Province in central Costa Rica, southeast of the provincial capital of Cartago. It lies near the northeastern bank of the man-made Lake Cachí, created by the damming of the Reventazon River. The dam lies adjacent to the village. The village is connected to Cachí, on the other side of the lake. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 9°49'60"N, 83°48'0"W

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Ujarrás – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orosi, Cartago, Lake Cachí, Paraíso.

4.6 miSW
Town
Orosi, Cartago
117 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.
1.2 miW
Lake, Dam
Lake Cachí
31 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.
4.6 miW
Locality
Paraíso
117 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.