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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 8 MIN

Cartago's Rain, Ruins, and Romería Ghosts

from Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas · host Daniela Rojas

Daniela moves to Cartago, takes in the basilica and ruins, deals with the DIMEX wait, and eats a proper casado. She also hears about the TEC student occupation and the road closure, and plans a trip to Irazú. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Cartago, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Mercado Central de Cartago, Sueños del Irazú, Café Blue, Jardín Botánico Lankester, Restaurante 1910. Covered: Cartago arrival and first impressions, Apartment hunting and rent costs, Basilica and ruins visited, Mercado Central and local food, TEC student protest observed, Lankester Orchid Garden visit, Irazú volcano trip planned, Route 417 closure update. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor01:14 Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol02:26 Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles04:12 Jardín Botánico Lankester05:40 Restaurante 191006:56 Quiet room08:01 Bocadito de cielo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CartagoCostaRica #LivingInCostaRica #CostaRicaTravel #GreenSeason #Romería #LaNegrita #IrazuVolcano #LankesterGardens #TECStudents #CostaRicaCostOfLiving #PuraVida #CartagoRuins #MercadoCentral #Casado #CostaRicaHighlands #DIMEX #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/

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