The large city of Cartago it has over 150 000 residents in the city and an additional 250 000 or so in its suburbs is nestled in the foothills of the Iruz Volcano which is located some 24 miles away This gives it a beautiful panorama Cartago is also only about 20 miles away from San Jos the capital of the country and home to its international airport Tourists and migr s fly into San Jose and then head south for the more laid back atmosphere of Cartago Lots for sale in Cartago Costa Rica can therefore be found in the foothills or within the city proper and are available for purchase whether the object is to build a new home or a commercial building
Cartago is the capital of Cartago province The entire province has a population of about 500 000 with more than two thirds of those living in the city of Cartago and its environs The entire province consists mostly of the Reventaz n River valley surrounded by the Iraz and Turrialba volcanoes and resulting mountains to the north and the Cerro de la Muerte and Mount Chirrip mountains to the south This of course makes for some scenic driving Cartago lots can be acquired for excellent prices and most migr s try to purchase land within the foothills for the absolute best views of the region Since Costa Rica is a relatively small country all of the natural wonders of the countries its volcanoes for example are quickly reached whether one drives or flies
