Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Durán
Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Durán
Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Durán
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Lancashire736 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
What a fabulous place, very cheap to get in. Spent ages wandering about the ruins of the sanatorium, found it fascinating to think how people lived here. The only signage was occasional old signs in spanish saying men's quarters, laundry, barbers etc. However it didn't really matter as I found the whole place to be mesmerising.
Apparently this is meant to be haunted, I personally didn't feel anything, but there was definitely an air of mystery about the place. We had a driver bring us up, it is quite remote.
Apparently this is meant to be haunted, I personally didn't feel anything, but there was definitely an air of mystery about the place. We had a driver bring us up, it is quite remote.
Written November 5, 2022
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Majo N
Quito, Ecuador54 contributions
Dec 2019
Nice historic place to visit at least an hour, we could see it was being restored, I hoped it doesn´t lose it´s rustic ways, love the floors, hate the gafitti in the walls. Wish it had a bit more of historic information, maybe small signs with data, there´s nothing there, we found all the information on the internet. A lot of kids go, as they like to scare their friends on the visit. The bathrooms doors were closed, and the cafeteria wasn´t working (it was monday).
Written December 18, 2019
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Tory F
Altoona, Florida, United States142 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This place is fascinating! If it was in the states, it would have been torn down or they would be making a lot more money on it. Reminded me a lot of touring Alcatraz, or Ellis Island, we all have some sort of maybe morbid curiosity, except this is $2 and you just wander, having no idea the history or story of the place except short excerpts if you google it. The structure is actually quite sound, those old wood floors and windows in good shape, it needs an audio tape to walk around with, like those other 2, or at least some info somewhere, charge me $10 or more, or guides, I would gladly pay to know more. It is fun and creepy, stopped by on the way to Irazu Volcano and enjoyed it way more than the volcano. Must google it before you go or you will have no idea what you are looking at.
Written November 22, 2018
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Paulina Chavarría
Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica47 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
This amazing place is a tresure that needs investment and a comercial view to make it a must for this Province. Its an old and abandoned hospital where you can feel the strange energy in some of the rooms, was built in early 1928 with wood. Located in the way to Irazú volcano, has an excellent view of forest, caws and mountains, it is a relaxing place where you can eat a picnic or take a walk. The road is easy, looks accesible at some parts like bathrooms, gardens and first floor (saw a person using wheelchair ), they are working in a cafeteria and will be ready in a month, says one of the workers.
More history, pictures and more maintenance needed, the floor of woods could be dangerous for the kids ( has some holes ). Very interesting place to visit.
More history, pictures and more maintenance needed, the floor of woods could be dangerous for the kids ( has some holes ). Very interesting place to visit.
Written April 12, 2017
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tomasandrew16
Lucknow, Canada3 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
We spent half a day there . So much to see and Great history -- you have to google it . too much to tell. You can get amazing photos there . Be careful and do not upset the gosts-- they wander the halls still.
Written February 15, 2017
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Abiiir
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia132 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
Interesting discovery of what is considered the most haunted place in Costa Rica. It didn't feel like a very touristic place but more a nice weekend activity for locals. Many stories and some history as well as pictures can be found online - which are worth going through before the visit. If in the area it worth a quick stop to walk around imagine how it was.
Written December 5, 2016
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jennifer c
18 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Ruinas Sanatorio Duran was somewhere I wanted to go since it appeared on Ghost Hunters International. I went with a group and boy is it big. We were able to take a tour in Spanish only but it was extremely informative and well worth giving a small tip to the tour guide. He was very knowledgable about the area. This was a former hospital and then became a type of juvenile detention center so the place has it's history. It's in the mountains of Cartago so you will need a car or van or sorts to get there. I am not sure how good the bus service is there. It was a bit scary some parts of the grounds were extremely chilly and cold. Other parts were very very dark and it was hard to see but it was awesome never been to a "haunted" place before but I enjoyed it truthfully.
Written February 14, 2015
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Laurie S
Cartago, Costa Rica113 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
This place is haunted.... Jus saying. You can even spend the night there if you want to but I wouldn't . You can feel the spirits there and I know that might sound a little nuts but it really is true, at least that was my experience. I thought it was so cool there and actually going back again soon.... But not to spend the night :)
Written November 5, 2014
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Mknw26
2 contributions
Sep 2021
ASSUME! wish I had more time there. Found a haystack b4 there were haystack. It was under the building.
Written December 4, 2021
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LeAnn H
Miami, FL119 contributions
May 2019
Love this place, its an old, abandoned tuberculosis hospital in the middle of a farm that is rumored to be haunted. The cows on the grounds and the surrounding mountains make this a great place to visit. A must see if you are in this area. Very cheap entrance fee, around 1200 colones.
Written December 4, 2019
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Douglas S
Zarcero, Costa Rica
Buenas tardes el 1 de enero estará abrierto el sanatorio duran
Written December 19, 2022
Johnny V
Tibas, Costa Rica
Buenos días !! Estará abierto al público el jueves y viernes santos, gracias
Written April 13, 2022
Realmente no se pero en el folleto de ellos aparece que trabajan los días feriados aun cuando en la pagina no especifican si lo harán jueves y viernes santo
Written April 15, 2019
Cerca hay dos lugares uno sencillo y otro mejor. Sin embargo carfetera a Cartago a unos minutos del cruce con la carretera al Irazu hay un restaurante muy bueno a la izquierda.
Written October 8, 2018
Don Alberto no conozco horarios del lugar, pero de tods maneras no podria recomendarle a nadie que vaya a ese lugar, por su seguridad y la de su familia. Lo invito a leer mi comentario en Trip Advisor sobre este lugar.
Written July 5, 2018
Hi, I will be in the area with my boyfriend in May and we are interested in seeing this site. How long should we allot to walk around and see the building and grounds? Is it a worth while place to visit for people who like history/culture/etc? Any help would be appreciated.
Written February 6, 2018
You need to know the historical background to appreciate this place, otherwise, it's an old/abandoned building. The place is huge and you can walk around and even bring your own meal but unless you know what happened there, you might or might not enjoy the walk.
Written February 6, 2018
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