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SAN JOSE TO PARAISO: Distance 31 Km. On the 
way you will pass International Radio station with offices in 
the lobby of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica at San Jose. 
Opposite to Radio*station dirt road leads down to Mr. 
Lankaster’s farm. Most famous orchid grower in all Central 
America. Farm is called “Las Concavas” and is privately 
owned. Permission for visit should be obtained previously. 
Following the road to Paraiso, very beautiful view of Irazu 
Volcano. Before reaching Paraiso note several sisal plantar 
tions on roadside. Trip requires 2*1/2 hours. Price $2.50. 
(Visit to Mr. Lankaster’s farm extra, not possible by car 
during rainy season). 
SAN JOSE TO OROSI: Distance 37 Km. After Paraiso 
road winds down to a valley full of enchantments. Run* 
ning throughout the length of valley is the famous Reventazon 
River. Orange and citrous fruit plantations mixed with coffee 
and bananas all the way. At the end is the peaceful village 
of Orosi. First Spanish mission founded here 300 years ago. 
The old mission church is still intact as the Spaniards left it. 
Church houses fine old paintings, excellent carvings of altars 
and pillars, silver* and golden* religious, handworked mass 
implements and beautiful religious garments of bygone days 
in a good state of preservation. Trip requires 4 hours. 
Price $4.50. (Provide for Luncheon basket). 
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SAN JOSE TO UJARRAS: From Orosi you may either 
visit on foot or on horseback the ruins of Ujarras. Spanish 
mission dating back to 1575. Very picturesque all the way. 
After Ujarras ruins you may climb up to mighty cataract of 
Orosi. Beautiful waterfall 300 feet high. These trips should 
be arranged for specially. NOTE: When at Orosi, sulphur 
hot springs may easily be reached on foot. 
ROUTE N Q 10.—San Jose to: Sanatorio Duran * Robert’s 
Farm * End of New Road Irazu Volcano. 
SAN JOSE TO SANATORIO DURAN: Distance 38 
Km. Trip passes San Pedro, Curridabat, Tres Rios, Cartago, 
until church of Los Angeles, then turn to north. Passing 
little village of San Rafael with malting plant and barley 
fields. Shortly before village of Cot turn to left. Road 
winds upwards very steeply with most beautiful panoramic 
view until reaching Sanatorio Duran. Health resort and 
sanatorium. Elevation 2310 meters. Trip requires 3 hours. 
Price $3.75. 
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