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Travel Guide of Alajuela Province in Costa Rica by Influencers and Travelers


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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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Alajuela Province


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1 - Provinz Alajuela

   10 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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2 - Alajuela

   12 km away

Alajuela is a district in the Alajuela canton of the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Alajuela canton, it is awarded the status of city.

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3 - Safaris in Alajuela

   12 km away

Explore the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park on this full day tour from San Jose. Enjoy some of the most beautiful white sand beaches of Costa Rica and discover the abundant wildlife at the rainforest trails of the park, like monkeys, sloths, agoutis, iguanas, exotic birds and others. Stop on the way to Manuel Antonio at the crocodile bridge; at the town of Tarcoles to search for scarlet macaws in their natural habitat; and at the Jaco Beach look-out point to explore a little of the most popular beach town of Costa Rica.

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4 - La Fortuna Waterfall

   15 km away

La Fortuna Waterfall is in central Costa Rica, in the Alajuela Province. In Spanish, it is known as Catarata Fortuna. The waterfall drops about 70−75 meters and is at the base of the dormant Chato volcano, about 5.5 km outside of the town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano.

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5 - Arenal Volcano

   16 km away

Arenal Volcano is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna. The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 metres high. It is conically shaped with a crater 140 metres in diameter.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Alajuela

   12 km away

The price is per reservation and includes from 1 to 4 passengers. We choose to go off the beaten path to offer something new and exciting. There is nothing written in stone for this tour and others, this is the fun part of this service. The service includes a personal driver on 4WD car who will pick you and show you accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.

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7 - Arenal Volcano National Park

   16 km away

Arenal Volcano National Park is a Costa Rican national park in the central part of the country, part of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area.

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8 - Volcán Poás National Park

   16 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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9 - Bungee Jumping in Alajuela

   12 km away

Experience the combination of  Bungee jump ( 150 meter) above La Balsa river and canopy zip lining inside beautiful cloud forest include hanging bridge , Tarzan swing and the longest and most exciting cable of Superman.  All under the watchful eyes of our professionals guides

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10 - San José de la Montaña

   22 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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11 - San Vicente

   25 km away

San Vicente is a district of the Moravia canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.

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12 - Coffee & Tea Tours in San Antonio De Belen

   17 km away

We believe San José Costa Rica is a beautiful, fun and interesting city. We believe we can improve our city through sustainable tourism. We’re the first tourism company to specialize in sharing San Jose, the way locals live it. We’re a local business, improving the local economy while creating unforgettable experiences in or home town. The markets, all over the world are a colorful way to experience the culture of each country and mingle with the local crowd. On this tour we will tell you the history behind the 139 years of existence of our Central Market, and the first markets in our capital as we share with you its secrets, taste the best of its food (coffee, tropical fruits, traditional dishes, ice cream and more) and meet the people that make it unique. Small groups (10ppl max.) ensure a personalized service. You can book this tour at 10am or 3pm for your convenience.

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13 - Lake Arenal

   30 km away

Lake Arenal is a lake which is situated in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is currently the largest lake in Costa Rica at 85-square-kilometre. Its depth varies between 30 and 60 meters seasonally. The town of Arenal was relocated to higher ground when the lake was expanded in 1979.

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14 - Braulio Carrillo National Park

   35 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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15 - Rafting in Sarapiqui

   24 km away

Come white water rafting with our great guides on the pristine world class Sarapiqui River. Run 17 km of adrenaline pumping class III-IV rapids surrounded by beautiful evergreen forest and wildlife. Our small personalized and private tours are designed to give you the best quality service while you immerse yourself into nature and Costa Rican culture. Prepare yourself for lots of action and unforgettable memories! Includes: Transportation, fruits, water, delicious lunch, juice, experienced guide, safety kayaker and new equipment.

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16 - Bijagual

   47 km away
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