Poas Volcano & Sarchi Oxcarts Private Tour from San Jose

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Poas Volcano & Sarchi Oxcarts Factory with Lunch. Private Tour from San Jose — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is a great combitation between 2 of the most visited regions in Costa Rica. The Poas Volcano and Sarchi Oxcart Factories.

Sarchi Norte and Sarchi Sur are the most famous craft center in Costa Rica.

The city has more than 200 stores and small factories that function as family businesses for woodworking. They produce wooden bowls, tableware, folding furniture, wooden and leather rocking chairs and a wide variety of souvenir craft items. The most popular items are the elaborately painted "ox carts" that traditionally transported coffee from the Central Valley to the port on the Pacific coast. Today it is the canton where the world's largest cart is located. The Sarchí furniture has an internationally recognized design and quality and are a true national icon.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Greenway Nature Day Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch
Included: Poas Volcano Park entrance fee
Included: Visit the largest souvenir stores in Sarchi
Included: Visit to a coffee plantation
Included: Private tour guide

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages
Not included: Tip for professional tour Guide

Itinerary

Poas Volcano National Park

one hour

Poas volcano is the closest from San Jose City, Capital of Costa Rica. Only 60 minutes away, it is an amazing experience to be right at the edge of the crater of an active volcano
Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro

one hour Admission included

A national symbol of Costa Rica, the oxcart plays a key role in the country’s history, as they were used to transport coffee beans & other goods to nearby and faraway markets and ports. Starting in 1840’s most of the rural roads were very rough making the ox cart the sole means of transportation for families even though the trips could take weeks at times.

Highly ornate, these oxcarts are elegantly craved and are usually hand-painted with bright colors. The painting of the ox cart is a Costa Rican tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Today most of the ox carts in Costa Rica are used as ornate decoration as well as symbols of Costa Rica in celebrations and parades. The largest and oldest oxcart factory is also found in Sarchi. The Joaquin Chaverri Oxcart Factory was built in 1902, and is considered to be the birthplace of oxcart handicrafts in Costa Rica.
Fabrica de Carretas Joaquin Chaverri

one hour

Carretas Chaverri is one of the largest souvenir stores in Sarchi and pioneer in the Oxcarts fabrication. In here you will be able to admire the local art and purchase many beautiful souvenirs