Your first stop for the day will be at the City of Cartago at the foot of the Irazu Volcano. This is the home of the Basilica of Los Angeles (Basilica de Nuestra Semora de Los Angeles), the focal point for pilgrims throughout Central America. Inside you will find a fine collection of small gold and silver images of human body parts, offered in the hope of healing.

Next you will discover Irazu Volcano which at 11,000 feet (3.4 kilometers) above sea level is the highest volcano in Costa Rica. You will be amazed at its resemblance of the grey earth that surrounds the half mile wide crater with the moon's surface.

Your last stop for the day will be after you have descended from the mountain and arrived at the historic and colorful Valley of Orosi. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the oldest church of Costa Rica, the Colonial church of Orosi, and its town.