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Cartago Scavenger Hunt: Basilicas, Bridges & Hidden Corners of Cartago

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Two hours. One epic Cartago adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Cartago you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Cartago. This top rated Cartago Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.26 miles and has 8 stops.

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Basilicas, Bridges & Hidden Corners of Cartago
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Activity Info: Basilicas, Bridges & Hidden Corners of Cartago

Discover Cartago's downtown on a walking tour that brings history to life through interactive clues. Explore landmarks like the Basilica of the Angels, Plaza Mayor, and the Ruins of St James Parish while learning fascinating stories and local trivia. Solve riddles, snap creative photos, and compete for points on the leaderboard. Perfect for families, friends, date nights, or team building events, this self-guided scavenger hunt makes exploring Cartago both educational and entertaining.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Municipal Museum

A fortress-turned-museum, this building links the city’s military past with contemporary art and stories. It's bold architecture once guarded Cartago, now it welcomes all who want to know it's tales.

San Luis Gonzaga High School

Cartago’s pride in education is on display at this stately building, an emblem of Costa Rican progress and spirit. Generations have passed through it's halls on their way to shaping the city and country.

Casa de la Ciudad

Stroll past this elegant survivor to glimpse Cartago’s flair for reinvention. It's walls have housed pharmacy, city hall, and art— always a hub for creativity in the city.

Central Market

Immerse yourself in Cartago’s most lively hub—the aromas of coffee and cheese will guide your way through rows of friendly vendors, local crafts, and vibrant traditions.

Jesús Jiménez Zamora Monument

Near The Old Metropolis, this uplifting monument salutes a local hero who shaped Costa Rica’s schools and future. Bronze and marble blend to capture the city’s everlasting gratitude.

Plaza Mayor

Let’s meander through Cartago’s original crossroads. Generations have gathered here to celebrate, debate, and dream, with each step echoing over 450 years of history in the plaza’s shade.

Ruins of St James Parish

Step into The Old Metropolis, where stone arches hold secrets from centuries of perseverance. Carved in the city’s core, this site is a living tribute to Cartago’s resilience—a tranquil garden framed by mysterious ruins just waiting to be explored.

Basilica of the Angels

This grand sanctuary invites you to discover Cartago’s spiritual heart and the legendary sanctuary for thousands of pilgrims. The soaring domes and murals are only the beginning of the magic that fills this place every August.

How the Cartago Scavenger Hunt works

Explore Cartago like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Basilicas, Bridges & Hidden Corners of Cartago

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.03 KM (1.26 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Basilicas, Bridges & Hidden Corners of Cartago

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Cartago Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

Earn The Cartago Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Cartago leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2474
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2371
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2121

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Reviews for Cartago Scavenger Hunt: Basilicas, Bridges & Hidden Corners of Cartago

5 star reviews

This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!

Carol Hild

5 star reviews

Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party

Pam Fox

5 star reviews

Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

Scot Branham

5 star reviews

Super fun! Great team building for a great company function

Maggie Silliman

5 star reviews

Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.

Terri Hensen

5 star reviews

So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.

Tania Paddock

5 star reviews

It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.

Joanne Clements

5 star reviews

Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.

Megan Prenc

5 star reviews

Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!

Mike Vigil

5 star reviews

Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.

Stephanie Yencer

5 star reviews

Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.

Ben Rathbone

5 star reviews

Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!

Sabrina Foster

5 star reviews

Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!

Laura Taylor

5 star reviews

SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!

Monica Thomas

5 star reviews

That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!

Howard Usher

5 star reviews

Awesome game -it rocked!!

James Macie

5 star reviews

Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!

Aaron Doman

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