Cartago, founded in 1562 by Juan Vasquez de Coronado was the first Spanish settlement in Costa Rica, as well as the first capital city.Called "Muy Noble y Muy Leal" by the Spanish Parliment in 1814, Cartago does not want for ruins, diversity, or history stored within the streets and walls of the city.
Though frequent earthquakes have destroyed buildings again and again, the intensity of the Spanish culture still remains. The ruins of the Santiago Apostle Church are a sight to see, as well as la Basilica de los Angeles, not to mention the bustling mercados that are full of campañeros selling their fresh produce right off the finca.
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