Top Things to do in Province of Alajuela
Top Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
6 Volcanos in Province of Alajuela That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Cabalgata Don Tobias, Sendero Las Sorpresas Rio Celeste, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails, Poas Volcano, Cerro Chato (Chato Volcano), Arenal Volcano.
Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
1. Cabalgata Don Tobias
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 179 reviews
The excursion, which takes place 100% on horseback, begins at the farm stables of Don Tobias. There, a professional team of guides prepares visitors with relevant information. Children's equipment is also available. Almost all of the excursion takes place on private land, crossing rivers and jungle, crossing second generation forest and primary forest, as well as beautiful pastures some of which are used for cattle, visitors will see the magnificent Arenal Volcano that accompanies the Visitors throughout the trip. Departure: 8:30 am or 1:30 p.mDuration: 2,30 hours Includes: Transportation, guide, equipment, water. and Snack, Sugested Equipment: long trousers, cool shirts, binoculars, cameras, sunscreen and repellent Of insects.
2. Sendero Las Sorpresas Rio Celeste
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
New attractiv nearby the Tenorio´s national Park. Access to swimming in the Rio Celeste, cold water pool, horseback ridding, outdoor massages with volcanic clay and more.
3. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
11km. (7 miles) of well-maintained hiking and mountain biking trails wind through the Arenal Observatory's 870-acre (352-hectare) property. Pass through the rainforest, past waterfalls, and across hanging bridges. Climb one of the tallest observation towers in Costa Rica. Plenty of wildlife lives in the area, including monkeys, anteaters, coatis, frogs, and more than 500 species of birds.
Reviewed By susy505 - Calgary, Canada
What a mesmerizing experience! From the moment you arrive and find yourself with an unparalleled view of the volcano, to the incredibly extensive trails, Arenal Observatory Lodge is a hidden gem you simply cannot miss. Get away from the hubbub of town and explore nature as it should be: raw, vibrant, rich, and all around you. We were there for a couple of days and definitely need to come back! The food was delicious, with a view of exotic and intriguing birds that come to feed right next to us. We hit the trails and climbed atop the tower with a view over the trees, and then relaxed at the spa for a bit of pampering. Just wonderful!
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. Cerro Chato (Chato Volcano)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 674 reviews
Reviewed By Gtmessina
My husband and I decided to take on the challenge of hiking the Cerro Chato volcano. Yes it is technically private property of the government and technically blocked off due to weather making the hiking path more difficult. However, it is very doable if wearing the proper attire and shoes. We wore all long sleeves and shoes with good tread. Hydrate the day before, don’t drink a bunch like we did! Haha Bring electrolytes and power bars to give you energy! There is no security on the green lagoon side, however if you try to access the hiking trail from the Arenal National Park side... there is a guard. So... We got dropped off at the green lagoon lodge. They make you pay $10 a person and they tell you their trail is 1 hour and after that if you want to keep hiking they are no longer responsible for you and you are on your own. We did their 1 hour hike and when we got to the sign that says “ this is the end of the trail” we just kept going! Pura Vida! You may be the only ppl out there so pack accordingly. It’s a beautiful hike that takes around 5 hours round trip... but it took us 7 due to us stopping and taking breaks. I recommend starting your hike early so you make sure you don’t get stuck in the forest at dark. The sun goes down around 5ish. There is a path u can see to follow, it’s just an adventure navigating around the trees and rocks. It’s like climbing a million stairs in the middle of a forest. You will get dirty but that’s all part of the fun! Once you reach the top of the volcano you can choose to go down to the green lagoon which is in the crater of the volcano. It’s a 30 min hike down and it’s all mud with little footing. You have to grab branches and slide down. If you brave the hike down you will get to swim In the beautiful COLD lagoon. It felt amazing after a long hike. Bring a bathing suit to change into if you don’t want to hike back wet! The hardest part of the hike was getting from the green lagoon back up to the trail, not much to grip onto. But it’s possible, we did it! The way back takes less time because you are going all downhill. It was one of the most exhausting and rewarding things we have every done! Such an incredible experience that not many people can say they have done! If you love adventure and a long hike I highly recommend it! When you are hiking it feels like it never ends but don’t give up, it’s well worth it!
6. 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.
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