Great place to stay outside of San Jose if you have a few days. There is a nice diversity of things to see, all in a loop if you want to. A number of national parks for hiking and sights (Tapani and both parts of Irazu Volcano - Crater Sector & Prussia. Note that the two Irazu sectors are over 10 miles apart and very different. Crater is basically just that and $15 plus they don't tell you it's $5 more to park when you get there. The crater is empty of water, and has been for many years, don't believe the photos, they're old. The hiking in Prussia sector was superb! Additionally, the Orosi Mirador is nice (free), the oldest church in Costa Rica (Ruins - Free), crafts, and the Lankaster Gardens were beautiful. Lots of options for food in Orosi itself.
A peaceful spot in the mountains. It’s a working farm with very friendly owners. We went horseback riding in the trails and enjoyed the home cooked meals. The perfect place to get away and relax with a book or a friend or a bottle of wine or all of the above. The last few km of the road on the ride up is unpaved, rocky and uphill — drive slowly and you will get there!
A small, compact, friendly village in a picturesque valley with easy access to a lovely national park (Tapanti) with its own river. It has it's own public pool and hot springs run by a local hotel. Some good restaurant choices available. Easy access to other areas (Paraiso, Cartago, volcanoes)
Orosi is a very, very small town and easy to walk around. There are a selection of restaurants in town and several within a kilometer near too . I met the most wonderful and professional dentist that tended to my problem. I'll plan on going back to visit Orosi specifically to see her, Dr, Alejandra whose office was across the street from a restaurant called Luna & Sol. I am religious and seeing the historic San Jose Church . I do find it foolish that money was wasted to build the type of new church next door to the old. Tho being a Roman Catholic, I see the waste of money the church spends. We hiked Tapanti Park and discovered on that particular day it was free admission. Unfortunately I can not recall the name of restaurant we had dinner at. The food was fine and the service excellent. It was East of elementary school, down the street. Outside of Orosi is a beautiful Mirador Park that closes at 4 PM. The is also a mirador outside the park along the road with scenic views of Orosi and other small towns.
The drive to the accommodation is very steep once you drive through Orosi. The taxi drive was not please because it is not a made up road. But it is worth it for the spectacular views you get at the top. You do need transport once you are at the villa unless you plan to spend your time walking the wonderful land they have. It was awesome.
Orosi is one of my favorite places in the Central Valley. It has a bit for everyone. There are plenty of nature activities and relaxing ones too. I personally like the hot springs in the area. The town center is also very nice with its old church, which is worth a visit.
