Sanatorio Carlos Durán
These ruins of a former sanatorium were featured on the Syfy TV series Ghost Hunters International and have acquired cult status among visitors interested in paranormal phenomena. The complex sits just off the highway on the way to the Irazú Volcano and functioned as Costa Rica’s hospital for tuberculosis patients from 1918 to 1973. The institution bears the name of its physician-founder, who also served as the country’s president in the late 19th century. The attendant who takes your admission can provide some information, but you’re essentially on a self-guided visit here. Most of the alleged spectral sightings are of the nuns who cared for the patients, with a few visitors claiming to see images in their photos they didn’t notice when they were snapping pictures. Other visitors don't see anything but claim to hear what they assume are the nuns' voices. We can’t promise you'll spot any ghosts, but don’t let that spoil the intrigue. Your greatest risk here is likely natural, rather than supernatural: the outdoor walkways get slippery on rainy days. Tread carefully.
