Travel Guide of Alajuela in Costa Rica by Influencers and Travelers
Alajuela is a district in the Alajuela canton of the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica, known as “The Capital of the World” by the locals. As the seat of the Municipality of Alajuela canton, it is awarded the status of city. In virtue of being the city of the first canton of the province, it is also the capital of the Province of Alajuela.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Alajuela
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1 - Parque Diversiones
11 km away
The Parque Diversiones Dr. Roberto Ortiz Brenes is an amusement park located in San José, Costa Rica. The park's motto is "healthy children help sick children". The park was named for Dr. Brenes because it was his proposal which resulted in it being established.
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2 - Alajuela Province
12 km away
Alajuela is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the north-central part of the country, bordering Nicaragua to the north.
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3 - Rafting in San José
18 km away
If you want to feel the thrill of heights and the adrenaline of the waves, this day of canopy tour and rafting on the Sarapiqui River is for you! Only 10 kilometres separate the hustle and bustle of San José, the capital of Costa Rica, from th...
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4 - San José de la Montaña
14 km away
San José de la Montaña is a district of the Barva canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
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5 - National Museum of Costa Rica
18 km away
The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is the national museum of Costa Rica, located in the capital of San José. It is located at Calle 17, between Central and Second Avenue, Cuesta de Moras. It became the site of the museum in 1950.
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6 - Poás Volcano
20 km away
The Poás Volcano, is an active 2,708-metre stratovolcano in central Costa Rica and is located within Poas Volcano National Park. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, including April 2017 when visitors and residents were evacuated.
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7 - Volcán Poás National Park
20 km away
Braulio Carrillo National Park is a National Park in Heredia Province and San José Province, in central Costa Rica It is part of the Central Conservation Area.
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8 - La Paz Waterfall
21 km away
La Paz is a waterfall in central Costa Rica. In Spanish, it is known as Catarata de La Paz. It is 31 kilometres north of Alajuela, between Vara Blanca and Cinchona. The waterfall is located immediately alongside Route 126.
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9 - La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
22 km away
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10 - San Vicente
36 km away
San Vicente is a district of the Moravia canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
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11 - Provincia de Cartago
39 km away
Cartago, which means Carthage in Spanish, is a province of central Costa Rica. It is one of the smallest provinces, however probably the richest of the Spanish Colonial era sites and traditions.
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