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Fábrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro

Tours & Adventure · San José & Central Valley · Tours & activities

Traditional oxcart workshop and store in Sarchí where artisans hand-paint oxcarts and wooden pieces; visitors can watch the work, walk through the old factory and buy crafts.

Hours
Google listing: daily 7:30-17:00
Ratings
4.7 on Google (889) · 4.5 on Tripadvisor (170)

Contact & directions

  • Phone: +506 2215 1439
  • Location: 10.091815, -84.347119 — Google Maps · Waze

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