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Orosi Valley
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Orosi Valley, Costa Rica, Central America
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| Tours | Activities | Trips | Hikes | Services |
| Volcano Irazu | Dance classes | Coffee tours | Mountain hikes | Post office |
| Rafting in Orosi | Cooking classes | Tapanti national park | Natural Hotsprings | Bank |
| Rafting in Turrialba | Soccer night | Lancaster orchid gardens | River hikes | Doctors & dentists |
| Cuadraciclo tours | Hot tub night | Trout fishing | Waterfalls | Internet & WIFI |
| Monument Guayabo |
Language Exchange nights |
Horse back riding | Swimming holes |
Hair
and nail salon |
| Trips within Orosi and surrounding areas |
| TAPANTI NATIONAL PARK |
  This 5000 hectare cloud forest is located approximately 12 km. from Orosi. Within the
park you will find 3 beautiful trails taking you down to the river, up a steep hillside
and down to a picnic and swimming area. There is also a cascading waterfall that can be
admired from the mirador-overlook.
Although it is difficult to see to see a lot of wildlife, the park is home to over 211
species of bird and many other forms of wildlife, and will offer you a wonderful day of
hiking. Take the bike for the day and save the taxi ride. |
| Local OROSI COFFEE Tour |
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The coffee mill is located on the main street about 20 minutes outside of town. They offer official tours with an explanation from beginning to end if there is someone available. If not they will usually let you in just to take a look!! The full tour takes approximately one hour. Take your camera and flash as it gets a bit dark inside. This tour is available during coffee season which is October to February. Don't forget to buy some ground coffee while you're there...it makes a great gift! |
| Organic Paraiso COFFEE Tour |
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Organic coffee mill is located just outside of Paraiso, the town
before coming down into Orosi. The tour
will give you a look at a small family owned and operated organic
coffee farm from the beginning in the field to end roasting process.
The full tour takes approximately one hour. Take your camera! Transport can be done by bus and taxi or by
taxi directly from Orosi. This tour is available
in the mornings during coffee season which is October to February.
Don't forget to buy some ground coffee while you're there...it makes a great gift! |
| LANKASTER BOTANICAL GARDENS |
 We were pleasantly surprised to find out that Lankaster Gardens is not only an orchid
garden, but offers you a wide range of plant species, sites and
walking trails.
You could easily spend two hours checking out the variety of plant gardens ranging from
orchids to rainforest, bamboo to cactus, leading you through well marked trails and plant
life. Take your book and spend an afternoon, but don't forget to bring your bug spray!
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| LOCAL ORCHID FARM ARTISIAN SHOP |
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| OROSI OVERLOOK |
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| JUCO & PURISIL Stocked TROUT FARMS |
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trout farms are quite nice and offer a wide variety of things to do
with in the grounds. All have a wide variety of plants and
views. There are three stocked ponds which means almost anyone can catch a fish, unless
you're extremely unlucky. This trip can be done within one morning and works in good
combination with Tapanti on the bike!
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| MONTE SKY MOUNTAIN RETREAT |
 This private reserve located in the mountains near the town of Purisil is a great
alternative to Tapanti. There are 4 main trails taking you to waterfalls, the three
peaks and more before coming back to the central area for the most spectacular view
point we have seen yet. They have a little lodge where you can use the Bar-b-q and
relax for a bit. For a spectacular day, start out with fishing at the Purisil trout
farms then catch a lift to Monte sky, bar-b-q your fish and then hit the trails. If
that is too much just take a book and enjoy the clean, refreshing and normally quiet
trails of one of the nicest private reserves we've been to.
P.S. don't forget to look for the lion, turtle and man's face in the rocks on the left hand side of the large waterfall. They are the guardians of the waterfall. |
| SUGAR MILL TOUR |
 This
90 year old sugar mill has been passed down throughout the generations without too
many changes. Even if you have seen the sugar process before, this will still be a treat.
The whole process can usually be seen within a half hour and can later be bought in the
"supermercado." The mill is only open on Fridays from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm. The only
problem is, they don't always work each Friday and we never know in advance, but the one
hour walk is still worth it.
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| OROSI CHURCH AND MUSEUM |
 This church is the most famous in Costa Rica as it is the oldest church still in use.
Don't let the outside appearance fool you... it's quite spectacular!
If your interested in the religious culture of a small town like Orosi, go and sit
through a mass. Don't forget to check out the artifacts on display in the museum, and
keep your eyes open for the entrances to the hidden, and haunted, tunnels!
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| WARM MINERAL SPRING POOLS |
 If we had to choose between the 2 swimming pools, the one up the road from Otiac is our favorite as they offer more "space to graze". Both pools are clean and are supplied water by local hotsprings, which we hope to discover in our backyard one day. If your eating in the restaurant, be sure to check your bill as they seem to have problems calculating. |
| HORSE BACK Riding Tour |
 Horses can be rented locally from Pancho or from hotel Rio Palomo, which is located about 45 minute walk from Otiac. This horse back-riding trail will take you slowly into the mountains with beautiful views of the coffee fincas and surrounding areas. If you would like to ride a little faster, the trip back down will speed up your pace. If your are interested, please drop by Pancho or let us organize with Hotel Rio Palomo for you. |
| Charrara Sports Park |
  Charrarra sports park is a long walk or a quick taxi ride away, but if your looking for a
sporty day away, you'll be delighted to go there. Charrarra is a sports park offering you
a football field, basketball court, pool, picnic area and fishing
facilities, and with a cheap entrance fee, there not much more to ask for!
Don't forget to bring your sunscreen and beach towel and if you still have enough energy,
there are a few hiking trails as well.
Great for families!! |
| Bike and Motor Rental and tours |
  Orosi now has bicycle and motorcycles for rent through Freddy at MotoCR. He offers hourly and daily rental and tours throughout Costa Rica. Be sure to organize your bikes in advance as he supplies all the travelers in town. |
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