Getting to Lankester Botanical Garden, Costa Rica

Driving Directions , Taxi or Bus

Driving Directions

Lankester Gardens

The fastest route from San Jose is on the Pan American Highwayeast/south, to route 10 east to Cartago. You come into town on Avenida 2. Turn right at Las Ruinas and go two blocks south to Avenida 3 where you turn left and continue out of town to the east on route 10 to Paraíso. The turn for Lankester Garden is signed on the right after 3 km. Look up for the sign.

Bus

Lankester Orchid

The drivers on the Cartago/Paraíso bus route are familiar with the gardens and will let you off at the end of the road and point you in the right direction (0.5 km, 8-10 minute walk south). Buses run from the south side of Las Ruinas in the central square of Cartago every 30 minutes from 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and the trip takes about 15 minutes. (phone 2574-6127).

Taxi
A taxi from Cartago (drivers hang out around Las Ruinas) is about $US 4.

Quick Facts about Lankester Gardens

Weather—Lankester Gardens are in the Central Valley of Costa Rica which has been said to have the best weather in the world. Appropriately for a garden, it's perpetually spring, with temperatures in the 70's and afternoon showers.

Size—26.5 acres (10.7 hectares)

Elevation—4,498 feet (1,371 meters)

Established—Lankester gardens were established by British orchid enthusiast Charles Lankester West in 1917. In 1973 his family donated the plants, and the American Orchid Society, and the Stanley Smith Foundation (U.K.) purchased the grounds and donated them to the University of Costa Rica to perpetuate for research, and the enjoyment of the public.

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San Jose, the Capital of Costa Rica, is the hub of all transportation in Costa Rica. For that reason, it is usually the first place you will visit while in Costa Rica. It lies between three Costa Rica volcanoes. There is a large variety of Costa Rica hotels, parks, restaurants and attractions for visitors. The first thing noticed about San Jose is the local friendliness. The city is set up on a pretty logical grid system. When on foot and touring the capital, Costa Ricans, also known as Ticos, are always willing to lend a hand with directions. Always remember though, locals use landmarks not street names for directions, and if you just can't figure out where you are, find a local church. Every church in Costa Rica faces west. While in the Capital, you have access to the best public transportation in all of Central America.  

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