Ruinas de Ujarras
Ruinas de Ujarras
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Natasha
Fort Lauderdale, FL154 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Entrance is free! Garden is manicured and flowers are beautiful! Ambience is very inviting and romantic. I was actually thinking about making it a great wedding venue :)
Visit if you have time and want great scenery for photos
Visit if you have time and want great scenery for photos
Written 8 November 2019
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abuenin
Crowley, TX33 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
We had the opportunity to see the Ruins at Ujarras as part of the Orosi Valley Tour that we took. The ruins are set in a park like environment and we were there during the week on a Thursday and it was very peaceful and tranquil since only our group of 9 were there.
The Ruins are basically what is left of the Mission without a roof, doors or windows, and there is sign that gives you the history of the site.
The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception was constructed in the middle of the 16th century and it was destructed by flooding and earthquakes. Only some ruins can be seen today, but they make for a nice and quick stop while in Lake Cachi area.
The legend says that the church was built on top of a box found by a fisherman. The place where the box was found is marked by a tiny stone cross. The box contained a painting of Virgin Mary and nobody could it move from the ground. The church was famous for its bell tower. The bell would start tolling and warning the people in the area about floods or pirate attacks. It is said that the church bell was tolling for a long time in 1666 right before Morgan's pirates attacked the area. The Round windows were used as look-outs to warn the residents of any eminent dangers.
The Ruins are basically what is left of the Mission without a roof, doors or windows, and there is sign that gives you the history of the site.
The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception was constructed in the middle of the 16th century and it was destructed by flooding and earthquakes. Only some ruins can be seen today, but they make for a nice and quick stop while in Lake Cachi area.
The legend says that the church was built on top of a box found by a fisherman. The place where the box was found is marked by a tiny stone cross. The box contained a painting of Virgin Mary and nobody could it move from the ground. The church was famous for its bell tower. The bell would start tolling and warning the people in the area about floods or pirate attacks. It is said that the church bell was tolling for a long time in 1666 right before Morgan's pirates attacked the area. The Round windows were used as look-outs to warn the residents of any eminent dangers.
Written 26 April 2012
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GratefulCanadian
Winnipeg, Canada20 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
Very touching historic stop with great views; well kept grounds.
Written 23 March 2012
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Trek-Always
Alpharetta, GA2,522 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
Not a lot to see at this site, and the signage is minimal to help the visitor understand the history and significance. No charge. Attached to a local playground and park. Restrooms on site.
It is worth 15-30 minutes if you are in the area but I would not recommend a detour to see this attraction.
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It is worth 15-30 minutes if you are in the area but I would not recommend a detour to see this attraction.
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Written 18 January 2014
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andytravelerrr
Lunenburg, MA168 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
We rented a car and drove there, some roads along the way were not well paved or maintained and the car rental GPS took us through villages and blocked paths on the way through the hilly, convolutional road that leads there. There were several restaurant signs along the way but we did not have lunch or stayed over there. Once you arrive, it felt like we were at the wrong place so empty and not touristy it was, a few parking spots on an empty street and a woman asking for change to look after the car, inside the park there were several stray dogs and a security guard near what seemed to be a restroom. The park is very small, the ruins are beautiful alright, but it was not worth the almost 2 hours’ drive from San Jose. When we were leaving another small group of tourists arrived.
Written 26 June 2013
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RickCleveland2013
Cartago, Costa Rica14 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
These ruins are in the Orosi river valley and make a great part of a valley tour. The grounds of the attraction are tranquil and is a great place for birders. There are food vendors and washrooms are available.
Written 24 April 2014
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Myztyc
Arnhem, The Netherlands37 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
It's not big, but it's the remains of an old church, set in a nice garden and it's full of green parrots. Very photogenic place and there's a guarded parking lot.
Written 10 April 2014
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TilEulenspiegel
Atlanta, Georgia28 contributions
Feb 2014 • Business
Though now in ruins, one can imagine what an isolated place this was for the first European settlers. Compared to the local wooden housing at the time, this would have been a veritable temple, an imposing rock construction meant to last for eternity. Unfortunately, the builders didn't plan on the cruelty of Costa Rica's constant earthquakes.
Written 11 February 2014
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TravelBatours
San Jose, Costa Rica69 contributions
Jan 2012 • Family
Costa Rica does not have many historical site, but this one is one that any visitor should visit. It is a small church in the middle of the Valley and some plantations. It is trully a magical place where a photo session would be great! Also it is a place to spend the day.
Written 13 November 2012
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deuxvirgo
Vancouver, Canada72 contributions
Try and pick a time between Jan and March as it can rain and be quite dreary although beautiful during the rainy seasons.
Written 5 April 2012
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Kendry A
Cariari, Costa Rica
Buenas tardes tienen acceso para el día de mañana para poder visitar las ruinas
Written 11 November 2020
Can you tell me where you access the ruins on the loop tour aroeund the Orosi Valley. I make the loop pretty often passing through Orosi, over the bridge, past the walking bridge across the river, over the Cachi dam, back to Cartago. Where exactly are the ruins?
Written 15 March 2017
¿Hay algún bus o tren que me lleve desde el barrio La California hasta las ruinas o cerca de ellas? Si me aproximo a la zona, ¿es fácil encontrar buses?
Written 18 February 2016
Estimado viajero: directamente hasta la entrada de Las Ruinas no hay transporte público en autobús, solo taxi. Si tomas el bus de Cachí, el te puede dejar en la entrada del camino que va para Las Ruinas,a unos dos kilómetros de las mismas.
Written 16 November 2015
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