Ochomogo

Ochomogo
Alto de Ochmogo. People walking on 1 August to the Cathedral of Cartago in honoour of the Virgin of the Angels.
Alto de Ochmogo. People walking on 1 August to the Cathedral of Cartago in honoour of the Virgin of the Angels.
Ochomogo is located in Costa Rica
Ochomogo
Ochomogo
Coordinates: 9°53′53″N 83°56′40″W / 9.89797°N 83.94433°W / 9.89797; -83.94433
CountryCosta Rica
ProvinceCartago
CantonCartago
DistrictSan Nicolás

Ochomogo is a location in the province of Cartago, Costa Rica. It is in a mountain pass between the cities of San José and Cartago. It was the site of the Battle of Ochomogo (5 April 1823) between those who wanted Costa Rica to join the newly formed First Mexican Empire and those who preferred independence.