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Ruinas de Ujarras

El Valle del Rio Orosi, San Jose 2004, Costa Rica
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Ranked #14 of 33 attractions in San Jose
Type: Historic Sites
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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We visited the ruins as part of our day trip from Orosi to Irazu (part of a loop drive). There is no admission charge. Lots of families are here for the weekend. There are many trees in the park and kids are swimming in the stream at the edge of the park. It is definitely a great spot for picnic.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

This was such a great find! Make sure to pack a lunch as it's in the middle of a very beautiful park and you'll want to spend some time there!

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Halifax
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

I used to picnic here on Sundays with my "local" family... It's a great place to take a picnic and just have a great afternoon! You will meet locals here.

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New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

The ruins are beautiful but I think the car ride was worth it, driving through coffee plantations, having lunch at a local restaurant. It was sad to see that the most important signs were so rusted you couldn't read a word.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Costa Rica does not have many historical site, but this one is one that any visitor should visit. It is a small church in the middle of the Valley and some plantations. It is trully a magical place where a photo session would be great! Also it is a place to spend the day.

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See 12 more reviews by TravelBatours for San Jose
Costa Rica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

We use to go two or three times a years to this area. Very nice views,you will find good weekend family restaurants. Ask for the restaurants at the side of the lake, they are worth.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

The ruins have hundreds of years. The place is very nice. The whole area of Orosi and Ujarras are just breathtaking.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

The first catolic church in Costa Rica and settlement , and a very nice valley. If you go there you can have lunch at La casona del cafetal, that is located in a coffee farm and on the side of a Cachi lagoon wich is a Hidroelectrical project.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2012

The old ruins of a church in a nice park with large trees located close to beautiful Orosi Valley. And it's FREE to visit.

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See 6 more reviews by stevezimcr for San Jose
Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

Its not much as you can see at te picture, but the hole area were it is located its a really nice place. the history of it is also impresive

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