Things to do in Northwest To Sarchí
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World of Snakes
Grecia’s premiere attraction, World of Snakes, lies 1.5km south of the bus station. It is a well-run breeding center focused on supporting endangered snake populations. More than 150 snakes (45 species in all) are displayed in large cages. Informative tours are given in English, German or Spanish and there may be a chance to handle reptiles. Buses between Grecia and Alajuela can drop you at the entrance.
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Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler
On the north end of town is this recommended botanical garden, with 2km of trails, ideal for a refreshing stroll among more than 2000 types of clearly labeled plants, including succulents, fruit trees, heliconias and orchids. There is a picnic area and a small playground for children. Find it 800m north of the stadium.
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Las Carretas
One of the most popular spots for a lunch break is this restaurant adjacent to the Fábrica de Carretas Joaquín Chavarrí. Expect a mix of Tico classics along with international items such as burgers and burritos.
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Centro de la Cultura
The small Centro de la Cultura, north of Catedral de la Mercedes, maintains a small exhibit of Spanish-colonial artifacts and articles about the city’s status as the cleanest in America.
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Don Efraín
A good dinner place is the popular Don Efraín, which serves grilled meats and seafood in an open-air patio. It is located just north of the Healthy Day Country Inn.
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Café Delicias
For rich coffee drinks and snacks – as well as free wi-fi – hit Café Delicias, an enjoyable spot near the southwest corner of the park.
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Merecumbé
Improve your salsa moves at this small dance academy on the southwest end of town. Their website posts the latest class schedule.
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Supermercado Palí
Self-caterers will find the Supermercado Palí to the southeast of Catedral de la Mercedes.
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Rock Bridge
A couple of kilometers to the south, a bend in the road leads to an 18th-century rock bridge, which connects the hamlets of Puente de Piedra and Rincón de Salas. Locals say that the only other rock bridge like this is in China, and some tales have it that it was built by the devil. In 1994 it was declared a National Site of Historic Interest. It’s small, so don’t expect the eighth wonder of the world. Ask for directions, as it’s hard to find.
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Muebles El Artesano
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Farmers' Market
A great farmers’ market is held on Fridays behind Taller Lalo Alfaro, where you can grab homemade snacks, queso palmito (a local cheese) and lots of produce.
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El Arte Sarchiseño
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Los Rodríguez
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Fábrica de Carretas Joaquín Chaverri
The oldest and best-known factory in Sarchí Sur. In the back, the small studio is a good place for watching artisans emblazon those incredible patterns on the oxcarts by hand.
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Coopearsa
In Sarchí Norte, 200m west of the soccer field, is this kitsch-filled paradise of carretas, woodwork and painted feathers.
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Las Cataratas de Los Chorros
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Catedral de la Mercedes
At the heart of town you’ll find the incredibly quaint Catedral de la Mercedes, a red metal structure that was prefabricated in Belgium and shipped to Costa Rica in 1897 – and resembles a gingerbread church. It has an airy nave, bright Spanish tile floors and a Gothic-style altar covered in marble.
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