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Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi )

Al sureste de Cartago, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Ranked #3 of 33 attractions in San Jose
Type: Valleys
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Camp Hill
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

What a charming town. In the middle of coffee plantations and a lovely place to use as a base to do day trips from. The Orosi Lodge is a very charming small lodge that is owned by a couple from Europe and is maintained as an European establishment, clean, crisp and friendly. Very reasonably priced that serves breakfast as an... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Definately worth a visit and away from the big city! Orosi is a small quiet town that is a pleasure to walk around.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We spent two nights in the valley. Bring a sweater if you plan to stay here as it's cool in the evening. The town is small enough to walk around easily on foot. There are few restaurant choices and a supermarket. A nice suspension footbridge spans across the river just west of town. It's very nice to see the mountains... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Just 25 miles from San Jose, Orosi town is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the nature without the crowds. A trip round the valley can be taken by car, mountain bike, or with difficulty, by bus. See the ruins on the far side of the valley, swim in one of the hot spring pools, take a look a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

It is worth going for a day. You can combine it with going to Cartargo. Not so much to see though...

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Lanlivery, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Tere are magnificent views as you go down into the valley and particularly from the restaurant off to the right before you go down.The church in the village is quite interesting too as is the walk down to the footbridge across the river.Plenty of birds about

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Its really pretty, few cars and even fewer tourists. A naturally beautiful part of the country with a historic church (the oldest still in use in CR).

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Wiscasset, Maine, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

What a hideaway, the hidden valley. Spectacular views, beautiful coffee plantations, quiet corners and rivers for hiking, walking and bird watching. This has it all.

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Rome, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

this is what I thought when we were driving around in this amazing area: "an explosion of the nature"... green, river, animals... wow very recomended

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Its a great day to spend on a Sunday with the family an visit the Church its seems like a peaceful community

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