Costa Rica · Art & Craft

5-Hour Sarchí and Zarcero Tour from San Ramón with Oxcart Factory

5 Hours Round trip from Alajuela Province Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sarchí Park and enjoy its colourful surroundings
  • 02 See traditional craftsmanship at the oxcart factory and souvenir shop
  • 03 Explore the Señor Scissorhands Topiary in Zarcero
  • 04 Visit the famous churches of Zarcero, including Iglesia Católica de Zarcero

Discover the beautiful towns of northern Costa Rica's Alajuela province on this 5-hour tour from San Ramón. Travel to Sarchí to visit its colourful park and an oxcart factory, then continue to Zarcero Town to enjoy its fresh spring air and unusual yet endearing sights, including the Señor Scissorhands Topiary. You'll also see the area's famous churches before returning to San Ramón.

Travel to Sarchí to visit its colourful park and an oxcart factory, then continue to Zarcero Town to enjoy its fresh spring air and unusual yet endearing sights, including the Señor Scissorhands Topiary.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities San Ramón, Sarchi, Zarcero
Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

San Ramón to Sarchí and Zarcero

  • 08:00 AM: Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location and set out towards Sarchí.

  • 08:50 AM: Arrive at Sarchí Park and take in the beautiful, colourful views of the area.

  • 09:10 AM: Visit the Oxcart Factory and Souvenir Shop.

  • 10:00 AM: Proceed to Zarcero.

  • 11:45 AM: Arrive in Zarcero Town and begin your visit to the Señor Scissorhands Topiary. Also see the famous churches in the area.

  • 12:45 PM: Return to San Ramón.

Sarchí Park, Oxcart Factory, Señor Scissorhands Topiary, Iglesia Católica de Zarcero

Where this trip takes you

Sarchí Park, Oxcart Factory, Señor Scissorhands Topiary, Iglesia Católica de Zarcero

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Alajuela Province 3 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Costa Rican tour guide
  • Transportation

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Alajuela Province, San Ramon, Costa Rica
Tour start
Alajuela Province, San Ramon, Costa Rica
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Alajuela Province.

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