Things To Do in Orosi Valley
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Orosi Valley Attractions
Along the main road around the valley, especially near the town of Orosi, are several scenic overlooks; take the time to pull over and admire the views and snap a photo or two. In the town of Orosi itself is a colonial church and convent worth visiting.
Near Ujarrás are the ruins of Costa Rica’s oldest church, built in 1693. Little remains beyond the worn brick and adobe facade of the church, but the gardens are a great place to sit and gaze at the surrounding mountains.
From the Orosi Valley, it’s a quick shot to the entrance to the Tapantí National Park ★ (tel. 2571-1781 or 2206-5615), where you can find both gentle and strenuous hiking trails, as well as riverside picnic areas. Note that it is one of the rainiest spots in Costa Rica, so bring boots and rain gear. The park is open daily from 8am to 4pm; admission is $10 adults, $5 students.
Casa del Soñador
The “House of the Dreamer” is the home and gallery of the late sculptor Macedonio Quesada. Quesada earned fame with his primitive sculptures of La Negrita and other religious and secular characters carved on coffee tree roots and trunks. You can see some of Quesada’s original work…- Commercial Art Gallery
La Casa del Soñador
The “House of the Dreamer” is the home and gallery of the late sculptor Macedonio Quesada. Quesada earned fame with his primitive sculptures of La Negrita and other religious and secular characters carved on coffee tree roots and trunks. You can see some of Macedonio’s original work… - Church/Art Museum
Orosi Church & Religious Art Museum
The beautiful Orosi river valley is home to Costa Rica’s oldest still-functioning church. Built by Franciscan monks in the mid–18th century, the church features well-maintained adobe walls that have endured for centuries and survived several major earthquakes. Off to the side you’ll…
