Top Things to do in Province of Alajuela
Top Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
10 Shopping in Province of Alajuela That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Souvenir Leo, Goodlight Books, Souvenir Museum, Souvenir Herrera, Galeria Estudio, La Fortuna Taxi Service, Coco Loco Art Studio & Gallery, Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro, Wood & Art Gallery, Feria Del Agricultor.
Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
1. Souvenir Leo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By diverup1 - Langhorne, United States
The folks at the Tree House Hotel recommend that we stop here and we were glad we did. We purchased a few handmade items that Leo and his wife Marisol made themselves and were given a wonderful tour of their gardens that were full of orchids and other local flowers. Leo propagates many of the orchids himself and is proud of them. They also have several parrots that live freely in their yard and will give you an opportunity to hold them and take a photo. Not all of what they sell is handmade and you can find some of it in other shops, however, here you will definitely find wood carvings, jewelry, and other unique crafts that Leo and Marisol proudly call their own. We were happy to stop by this "mom and pop" souvenir shop and support this wonderful, local couple and we had a great time doing it. A highlight for me personally (as a beekeeper) was when Leo showed me his colony of tiny, non stinging pollinating bees that pollinate his orchids. He then walked me across the street to show me a few more that were living wild in some trees. We finished our time off there with a fresh coconut that leo offered us as a refreshing drink!
2. Goodlight Books
3. Souvenir Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
We are a SHOP, specialized in authentic Costa Rican handicrafts. We are a MUSEUM, because behind each handicraft there is a story to be shared, and yes! We share it. We are proud storytellers of our country its traditions and culture. We offer a guided visit through our unique store. It is a special place, full of authentic handicrafts of Costa Rica with a story to tell, designed thinking in the comfort of our visitors and the responsible use of the resources. It is a learning experience of the Costa Rican culture. During 20 minutes, we take our visitors from the definition of handicrafts in Costa Rica, its characteristics and classification, to the understanding of authenticity and how it can be found in any handicraft of the world. Our curating processes is unlike any other. Sustainably Fair ™, the concept based on the methodology we create to guarantee the best selection of Costa Rica handicraft in just one place.
Reviewed By amchinamex
Roberto was such an excellent host. We couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable person help us understand the traditions, culture, and art of the Costa Rican people. A museum where you can actually purchase items at a very reasonable cost! This was our first museum entered in Costa Rica and it was well worth the time we spent there. If I had to do it over again, I'd purchase the seating hammocks and more handmade jewelry by local artists.
4. Souvenir Herrera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Pequeña tienda de arte original donde el enfoque principal es crear arte a partir de materiales reciclados, con el fin de tener un impacto positivo en el ambiente y de transmitir un mensaje positivo.
5. Galeria Estudio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
En Galeria Estudio nos dedicamos a producir y ofrecer arte original y local, utilizando diferentes tecnicas para sus creaciones como: el moldeado y esmaltado de ceramica, repujado de metales, calado en materiales de coco y metales, tallado de maderas y piedras, tecnica de macrame, esculturas, tecnicas en vidrio (vitrofusion), tecnicas de dibujo y pinturas en lienzos y mucho mas.
6. La Fortuna Taxi Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
My name is Rusbin Cedeño, my family and I are from the canton of San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica. My father Alex Cedeño since 1998 provides transportation service (TAXI) in the district of La Fortuna, San Carlos. Offering visitors a very safe and reliable option, with our service, you can access all activities in the area or anywhere in the country. Pura Vida, It will be a pleasure to be at your service ....
7. Coco Loco Art Studio & Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Coco Loco is a FAIR TRADE work shop & gallery for fine local crafts & artwork with a special focus on Costa Rican indigenous culture. It is located 14 km SE of La Fortuna on national route 702 (La Fortuna-San Ramon). Besides indigenous arts & Boruca masks Coco Loco also exhibits the original artwork (arte DK) of the owner, Ruth Deiseroth-Kweton, who works in her studio next to the gallery. As a mixed-media artist Ruth uses any kind of material of the surrounding rainforest to paint and work on: wooden artefacts and surfaces, plant leaves, stones etc. She creates masks, vases, mirrors, crosses and paintings.
8. Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By 658marshallb - Ferney-Voltaire, France
I was initially concerned that this would be a tourist trap with pressure to buy and little useful information provided, but it was just the opposite. Very interesting tour, and no pressure at all; they even offered fresh fruit and drinks. What was particularly impressive is that they are using almost exclusively water-powered machinery to make the carts and cart wheels – and it seems to be almost 100 years old. Fascinating to see how the water wheel powers all of the equipment, and you get to see it in operation. Really enjoyed the tour, and they are certainly proud of what they do, and they do it very well. There is of course a shop where all sorts of items are available, of very good quality, but, like much in Costa Rica, the prices are quite similar to US prices. Also check out the largest oxcart in the world (in Guinness Book of Records), about a 10 minute walk away, in the center of town, close to the church - painted just as the ones in this factory.
9. Wood & Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
This is a fine wood work gallery, owned by a local artist that have 30 years giving art, making his own and at the same time exposin the most value works from other local artist around Costa Rica, a place where you will get art and experience. The is something there, for each of us!
Reviewed By frankieblue1 - Malibu, United States
Whenever we travel my wife and I collect art. Not to sound snobby, but we like the good stuff, actual real art, sometimes with a little “vacation art“ thrown in. (Difficult to avoid in the passion of the moment.) We went to many places on our trip looking for something unique and interesting. Most of it was the usual tourist fare which we tend to bypass. Stumbling upon the Wood and Art gallery was a refreshing experience! We found so many beautiful pieces curated by someone who has a great eye for art and interesting, unique pieces. His name is Geraldo. Not only is he helpful and informative...He is a great guitar player and if you’re nice he might even play for you! Thank you Geraldo we love our statue and are grateful to you for all your help. ¡Amor, arte, salud y larga vida para ti!
10. Feria Del Agricultor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By TaxPanacea - Grecia, Costa Rica
Where do you start? First, its huge, the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables unmatched in any grocery store, and the prices and quality make you want to take everything there home. The best bagels I've found in Costa Rica can be found here in the feria (but you'd better get here on Friday afternoon, because there are none to be had by Saturday morning). And everything is beyond fresh. The only problem is that I always buy more than I can possibly eat. Oh well - my compost pile benefits, which does also benefit me in the long run.
