Top Things to do in Province of Alajuela
Top Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
10 Things to do in Province of Alajuela That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Proyecto Asis, Bogarin Trail, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, Poas Volcano, Arenal Hanging Bridges, Ecotermales Fortuna, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, Arenal Volcano, Baldi Hot Springs.
Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
1. Proyecto Asis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,698 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 578 reviews
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. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 800 reviews
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.
4. Poas Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,396 reviews
Reviewed By EANash - Nashville, United States
You never know if you're going to get to see a view of the volcano or not but we took the chance and were really glad we did. Our tour guide getting us there was amazing and told us lots about the volcano, surrounding region and country of Costa Rica so even if we hadn't had a great view of the volcano (fortunately we did!), it would still have been an enjoyable trip because of the guide.
5. Arenal Hanging Bridges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,770 reviews
Reviewed By Hamiltoncs - Anchorage, United States
We stopped here on our drive from Arenal to the Pacific Coast and very happy we did, the trail you ramble is very well maintained, i.e. walkable for most folks I would think, the hanging bridges offer great views, though a bit wobbly to take photos from, but good bird viewing as well as sloths and coatimundis,
6. Ecotermales Fortuna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,843 reviews
The family owned and operated natural hot springs, which allow only a limited number of guests each day, provide a private, relaxing oasis during your vacation.There are five pools, one with a cascading waterfall, which reach up to 108 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no better way to unwind after a long day than by visiting the hot springs and treating your body to its naturally replenishing effects. When taking a break from the soothing hot springs, you can dine in the authentic, home-style Costa Rican restaurant.
Reviewed By pennybaker42 - Taunton, United Kingdom
We did a fair bit of research about which was the best hot spring to go to. Tabacon and Baldi were the most expensive and Tabacon is the most popular, but looking at Baldi, it didn't have the natural look that we wanted from the hot springs. Tabacon was the most expensive at $77 per person (including lunch or dinner). We reviewed Ecotermales was a much cheaper alternative and had the natural look that we wanted ($40 per person, without lunch or dinner), you could stay here all day from 10am until 4pm and leave and come back later at Ecotermales, which I didn't think you could do at the other two sites. The water was so warm! The warmest pool being 40.5 degrees Celsius, there was also a colder pool with a small waterfall for cooling off. We saw a lot of nature whilst at the hot springs, howler monkey, basilisks, our first frogs, iguanas, a range of insects and big birds including the prettiest turkey I've ever seen! I would definitely recommend coming here instead of the two more popular sites as it was nice a quiet when we visited, not overcrowded at all. There is a bar and options to have meals included, but we didn't feel like we needed to use these services. They provide lockers, changing rooms and towels included in the entry fee.
7. La Fortuna Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,261 reviews
The Fortuna River Waterfall is a natural area managed sustainably by Integral Development Association of La Fortuna (ADIFORT), a non-profit organization, having as its main objective to ensure the well-being and growth of La Fortuna community; projects that are possible to run thanks to funds raised by the visit of each tourist to this natural space. La Fortuna Waterfall is located in a biological reserve with an area of 210 acres of transition premontane tropical wet forest, part of the Arenal Volcano National Park and is located at 520 meters over the sea level, where there are sources of our mountains and the waters of La Fortuna River. To observe this splendid 70 meters high waterfall, visitors must pass a path of approximately 530 steps, which offers greater security to its passage and comfortable areas for rest and hydration through a forest with native trees of the area.
Reviewed By Diogomarcel - Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
the is a nice atraction in la fortuna, easy to get there and for sure a grear place to spend some time with nature, be ready for a long walk all the way to the falls , the conservation area is very nice and the park is well organized. high reccomended
8. Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Before coffee comes from a barista, it comes from a tree, a farm, a community and a culture. Experience coffee hands on from seed to up. See firsthand the work being done to partner with local farmers, promote sustainable practices and develop the next generation of coffee in Costa Rica and around the globe. 90-minute guided tour. Come for the coffee & food, stay for the views.
Reviewed By michellerO6155NX
My wife and I spent 10 days in Costa Rica - we took plenty of tours around the country and this coffee farm was by far the best tour we took. It was highly interactive, we got to see, touch and taste a variety of actual coffee beans, we saw the detailed end-to-end process from growing the coffee into toasting. Breath-taking views of the coffee farm, it includes a great tasting at the end and there is a Starbucks reserve right there to enjoy the local coffee. Melissa was our tour guide and she was Costa Rican, very young and knew everything about the coffee process, she kept the tour extremely interesting and interactive. I definitely recommend it since it is by far better than Britt tours in San Jose and others in La Fortuna.
9. Arenal Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,889 reviews
This 1,633 meter volcano has been rumbling and spewing since 1969.
Reviewed By ItsKimagain - Grimsby, Canada
The volcano is beautiful, we drove around it, also a beautiful lake, Lake Arenal the largest in Costa Rica. Lots to do in La Fortuna while your here for every age from white water rafting, atvs, rainforest canopy, zip line, National Park, great dining. We really enjoyed our trip here, the drive was worth it.
10. Baldi Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,747 reviews
Reviewed By thomasgG1831EK - Washington DC, United States
Fantastic hot springs pools cascading from one to the next!!! Clean and beautiful grounds and impeccable service and friendly!! Swim up bars and waterfalls everywhere
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