Fodor's Expert Review Magmática
Cartago
Fodor's Choice
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
Costa Rica forms part of the Pacific Rim's so-called Ring of Fire. Throughout history, earthquakes have taken their toll on the country, especially the Central Valley. (Fortunately, Costa Rica enforces some of the world’s most stringent building codes to mitigate the impact of such disasters.) Guides and exhibits here give a basic Geology 101 lesson in Spanish and English and explain how an earthquake occurs and a volcano erupts. Other talks discuss earthquake preparedness, an issue that citizens of this tremor-prone region of the world take to heart. The real attraction is the Simulador, an earthquake simulator that mimics the 6.4-magnitude tremor that destroyed much of Cartago on May 4, 1910. The experience is safe—you sit on benches while you shake and rattle—but if you are prone to anxiety attacks or have a heart condition or balance issues, we recommend you not participate. Once your insides have settled down, stop in at the on-site Gallito Pinto restaurant for a yummy...
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Costa Rica forms part of the Pacific Rim's so-called Ring of Fire. Throughout history, earthquakes have taken their toll on the country, especially the Central Valley. (Fortunately, Costa Rica enforces some of the world’s most stringent building codes to mitigate the impact of such disasters.) Guides and exhibits here give a basic Geology 101 lesson in Spanish and English and explain how an earthquake occurs and a volcano erupts. Other talks discuss earthquake preparedness, an issue that citizens of this tremor-prone region of the world take to heart. The real attraction is the Simulador, an earthquake simulator that mimics the 6.4-magnitude tremor that destroyed much of Cartago on May 4, 1910. The experience is safe—you sit on benches while you shake and rattle—but if you are prone to anxiety attacks or have a heart condition or balance issues, we recommend you not participate. Once your insides have settled down, stop in at the on-site Gallito Pinto restaurant for a yummy Costa Rican lunch.
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