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WHAT YOU VISIT
Sarchi
The rural village of Sarchi is an ideal off-the-beaten-track destination offering fun and fascinating surprises. Your first stop is Else Kientzler Botanical Garden. Opened in 1994 by the Kientzler family, the garden abounds with beauty. Marvel at the manicured gardens, topiary maze and winding trails that feature over 2,000 species of tropical plants from Costa Rica and around the world such as bromeliads, orchids, heliconias, cactus, and fruit and hard wood trees. The awe-inspiring charms of Sarchi continue with a look at brilliantly hand-painted oxcarts that are a national symbol of Costa Rica. Since the 19th century, oxcart art has evolved into a brilliantly executed form of native artistic expression.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
From the natural hues of the flowers, lawns and trees at the Else Kientzler Botanical Garden to the vividly colored oxcarts, your camera will be working overtime.

LUNCH
A delicious lunch will be served in a local restaurant where the flavors of authentic dishes will introduce you into a world of Costa Rican gastronomy.

SHOPPING
Sarchi offers an immense variety of local wood products, ranging from elaborate hand-made furniture to hand-carved doors, inlaid boxes, trays and rare hardwood statuary.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The approximate two-hour drive to Sarchi takes you through lush fields, plantations and charming towns.