Topiaries of Zarcero

We were having a few problems with the rental car but didn’t want to waste time waiting to have the car fixed so we made arrangements to meet the mechanic in a town named Zarcero. Zarcero, less than an hour northeast of San Ramon, is a typical Costa Rican small town. The center of town features a beautiful park which sits in front of a large Catholic church. Here you will find some of the most whimsical topiaries imaginable. We spent about an hour wandering through the many topiaries while the mechanic fixed on our tie rod ends, right on the side of the road. Time well spent.

The magical topiaries of Zarcero

August 31. We have looked at several promising properties in the San Ramon area and now it is time to take a leisurely drive to the Lake Arenal area by way of Zarcero. It's an easy drive that takes you through lush green forests, cloud forest and rolling pastures. As you drive toward the Church in the center of town you may mistakenly think you are in Disneyland. Then entire square in front of the Church is filled with whimsical topiaries. Each corner you turn reveals more and more of these magical plants.