10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Province of Alajuela That You Shouldn't Miss

August 3, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Proyecto Asis, Bogarin Trail, El Toledo Coffee Tour, Granja Eco Turistica Victoria, Nectandra Cloud Forest Garden, Monkey Park La Fortuna, Tapir Valley Nature Reserve, Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center.
Restaurants in Province of Alajuela

1. Proyecto Asis

Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 4400 Costa Rica +506 4000 1553 [email protected] http://www.institutoasis.com
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5.0 based on 1,698 reviews

Proyecto Asis

Previous Reservation is required. Proyecto Asis is a Wildlife Shelter and Environmental Education Center located very close to La Fortuna. Wild animals which have been found wounded, forsaken or are rescued from the black market by the local forest rangers are brought here. Those that cannot be released are used within our educational programs. In order to finance our shelter, we offer daily tours and volunteer activities. Schedules: Monday to Saturday at 8:30 am or at 1:00 pm. Sundays Closed. Easy access facilities and trails for all ages.

Reviewed By connierussell - Thunder Bay, Canada

My husband and I spent the full day at Proyecto Asis. We had a guided tour of the Sloth Rescue Centre in the morning (which ended up being a very good idea since it was a hot day and rescued sloths' enclosure requires standing in the sun so better to do that early), walked down to the local 'soda' for lunch, then had a guided tour of the main rescue centre in the morning, finishing with a short volunteer stint where we helped prepare and deliver food to some of the wildlife. Both guides were very good, explaining the reasons various animals were at the centre, which ones would be able to released, and rehabilitation/release process. We very much appreciated the philosophy of the place and were impressed with the good work they were doing. (One has to be careful in Costa Rica not to be sucked in by shady places who pretend to be doing wildlife rescue but are in fact exploiting animals for profit.) Spending time at Proyecto Asis was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended!

2. Bogarin Trail

Calle 480, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica +506 8420 3661 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/BogarinTrailLaFortuna/
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5.0 based on 578 reviews

Bogarin Trail

Our private trail offer a lot of wildlife just 5 minutes away from downtown La Fortuna, this tour is for nature lovers, we oofer a selfguided tour or a guided tour with pur experts guides. To make a reservation with us please contact us directly!

Reviewed By nkrul - Rehoboth Beach, United States

We had gone hiking on other trails in the area without a guide, and hadn’t seen any wildlife yet. So we went with a guided tour by William at Bogarin trail and it was one of the best tours I’ve ever done!! William has an amazing eye to spot the wildlife. We caught a mom and her baby sloth on video and poison frogs and many other animals. A must do tour when you are in Arenal!

3. El Toledo Coffee Tour

Atenas 20504 Costa Rica +506 2446 2056 [email protected] http://cafeateniense.blogspot.com
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5.0 based on 398 reviews

El Toledo Coffee Tour

We are a sustainable organic coffee farm. We have been using sustainably organic practices for over fourteen years. Today we are happy to consider ourselves environmentalists first, and coffee farmers second.

Reviewed By CJDueck - Altona, Canada

Highly recommend this coffee tour, if you enjoy learning the difference between organic and truly natural processes of coffee production. We have toured three other coffee plantations in CR and they were all unique and enjoyable, but this one I especially appreciated for the authenticity and the small farmer perspective.

4. Granja Eco Turistica Victoria

Carretera a San Ramon, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica +506 2479 8222 [email protected] http://www.delbosquecr.com
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Granja Eco Turistica Victoria

We are a family owned company which tries to rescue the values and traditions of Costarican farm families. We have gardens, cultivated areas, reforestation, where our goal is that every visitor discover the origins and traditions of costarican farmers, that they can form an idea of how is this lifestyle y that each visitor leave with a greater knowledge of the enviroment around us and how our individual actions impact it.

5. Nectandra Cloud Forest Garden

80 km NW of San Jose, San Ramon 548-4250 Costa Rica http://www.nectandra.org/index.php
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Nectandra Cloud Forest Garden

Nectandra Garden Public Tours Nectandra is open to the public and dedicated to public education. To enhance the enjoyment of our visitors and to minimize the human impact on the forest, the number of visitors permitted entry each day will be limited. We have naturalist-guided tours for a limited number of visitors by reservations. Garden day-tour programs may be tailored according to the visitors’ interests and customized to the visitors’ available time, their interest and physical stamina. The Nectandra walk is approximately 3 hours, through dense forest and undulating terrain. In addition to the informative discourse with our naturalist guides along the way, visitors will have ample chance to hear the sounds of the forest, to observe the fauna and flora, and to experience the serenity of the place. The entrance fee includes the guided tour and a short lecture program. Please inquire about discounts available to education groups by arrangement. Reservation is required. We will only honor reservations with advance payment, or which are confirmed by email 24-48 hours prior to the visit. The Garden is open every day by reservation only, from 8 AM through 3 PM.

6. Monkey Park La Fortuna

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Monkey Park La Fortuna

Monkey Park was born as a new proposal of educational and interactive experiences with whomever decides to visit us, seen to be the best activity park in the fortune with options for all ages, mixing technology, culture and nature. You are invited to visit, enjoy, and share it with everyone who wants to know, is a magic forest with giant trees and QR codes to scan the whole information of the nature, MONKEY PARK is waiting for you.

7. Tapir Valley Nature Reserve

On the road to the Volcano Tenorio National Park, Bijagua de Upala 21301 Costa Rica +506 8439 9084 [email protected] http://www.tapirvalley.org/
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5.0 based on 86 reviews

Tapir Valley Nature Reserve

Tapir Valley is a private ecological reserve located in rural northern Costa Rica. A group of concerned citizens purchased the land over ten years ago with the vision of protecting valuable rainforest habitat for many animals including the endangered Baird's Tapir. The reserve covers over 220 hectares of primary and secondary rainforest and adjoins the Volcano Tenorio National Park. No walk-ins permitted. Entry by reservation only.

Reviewed By 2bajadreamers - Los Barriles, Mexico

Spending two days here with Donald was the highlight of our stay near Bijagua. The grounds are beautiful, with many flowering plants, old growth trees, and even a large wetland area. The walking pathways are very good-good footing, wide and mostly level, with minimal steps and elevation changes, and well planned routes. For my purposes, the wide, open, areas in the gardens, forest edges, wetlands and grasslands were perfect for bird photography. The owner, Donald, was very knowledgeable and had spent much time (15+ years) in the reserve, so he could predict where we were likely to find specific species of birds that I wanted to photograph. All in all, a great place if you are interested in seeing Costa Rica nature, and especially birds, in an easy to access environment. If you are interested in photographing the birds, there might not be a better all around spot in northern Costa Rica.

8. Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz

126 6 km North from Vara Blanca Gas Station, Vara Blanca 00000 Costa Rica [email protected]
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4.5 based on 2,938 reviews

Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz

Explore Five Magnificent Waterfalls accessed by paved trails through Rain and Cloud Forest. Our Wildlife refuge features the Largest Aviary and Butterfly Observatory in Costa Rica as well as rescued Jaguars, Ocelots, Pumas, Capuchin and Spider Monkeys. Feed friendly Toucans and our 26 species of tame Hummingbirds and photograph beautiful Leaf Frogs in our Frog Habitat and venomous snakes in our Serpentarium. Located one hour from San Jose Airport near Poas Volcano.

Reviewed By revmichaelc

What's not to love about La Paz. 5 breathtaking waterfalls and beautiful and safe trails. I suggest you start with the animals and exhibits, eat lunch at their amazing buffet and then take your time to enjoy the waterfalls.

9. Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

Cano Negro Costa Rica http://www.sinac.go.cr/ES/ac/ACAHN/rnvscn/Paginas/default.aspx
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4.5 based on 504 reviews

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

Located in the north central part of the country, this extremely humid park contains the wintering grounds of thousands of migrant birds.

Reviewed By ginnyb2006

We went on this tour in March 2020, our guide was Pierre, he was very informative about the tours, the animals and Costa Rica in general I thoroughly recommend this tour and it's a bonus if you get Pierre! I only had my phone for photos, but don't fear..Pierre takes fantastic close up photos of everything you see, then Whatsap you the photo's free of charge, I recieved over 250 photo's! Don't miss this trip, you will see more wildlife here than anywhere else, full day including lunch and a beer..

10. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

La Garita de Alajuela, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica +506 2433 8989 [email protected] http://www.rescatewildlife.org
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4.5 based on 800 reviews

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly Rescate Animal Zoo Ave) is a non-profit that has been rescuing wildlife for over 30 years. While educating the public about local wildlife, this rescue center and sanctuary also breeds endangered species for release to the wild. They have reintroduced several different species to previously extinct areas of Costa Rica and their current Scarlet Macaw breeding program plans to reintroduce a further 500 of the species by 2030. Every admission fee to the sanctuary goes to supporting their cause.

Reviewed By Allagash98 - Newton, United States

The center is 15 minutes from the airport, and it was an excellent place to spend a few hours before our flight. We enjoyed spotting the sloths, and seeing the peacocks and lizard which roam freely throughout the paths. Eating early at the cafe was a good call, since a bus tour arrived that Saturday and filled up the restaurant just as we finished.

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