At Turrialba visitors can enjoy an array of natural attractions and exciting tours: hiking up to Turrialba volcano’s crater, visiting the ancient ruins of Guayabo, an adrenaline rafting ride through the turbulent and scenic Pacuare river and much more!

The best white water rafting can be experienced in Turrialba at the Pacuare river. The river is known not only for its exciting rides but also for its scenic beauty as it is lined up with lush tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. The world renowned Pacuare River attracts rafting enthusiasts from around the world.

On the slopes of the Turrialba Volcano lies Guayabo National Monument, the most significant archaeological discovery in Costa Rica: ancient pre-Columbian ruins set in the middle of a sacred rainforest. These are the ruins of an ancient city of approximately 20,000 inhabitants covering 49 acres which was abandoned in AD1400, probably because of disease or hunger.

How to get there:
To Irazu Volcano
From San Jose vía Taras
From San Jose take the Panamerican Highway # 2 South towards the city of Cartago. After passing a toll booth and the exit to Tres Rios keep driving up the hill (Ochomogo) and once
you are descending get off the highway straight ahead (do not continue right to Cartago downtown via highway). Continue straight ahead to Taras. After a couple of meters you will find the road and sign to the left to Irazu volcano. Turn left and take this road straight ahead and follow the signs to Irazu Volcano.
On the way you will see the sign to Pacayas, (that detour has a white statue of Jesus). If you take that road to Pacayas you will end up in
Turrialba town. Please follow the signs to Irazu Volcano.

From San Jose via Cartago downtown
If you are driving from San Jose take the Panamerican Highway # 2 south. After passing a toll booth and the exit to Tres Rios keep driving up the hill to Ochomogo. Once you descend, stay on the highway and turn right towards Cartago city.