Top Things to do in Province of Alajuela
Top Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
Things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Montana Safari, Proyecto Asis, Bogarin Trail, Costa Rica Dog Rescue & Adoption, Mariposas Sarchi, Las Aves de Tierras Altas, Turubari, Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center, Tapir Valley Nature Reserve, Arenal Sanctuary Reserve.
Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
1. Montana Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
This is the ideal rain forest river float for those looking for peaceful encounter with the plentiful wildlife that abounds along the Peñas Blancas River. You will spot monkeys, maybe some allusive sloth, iguanas, crocodiles and caimans, plus a large variety of species of tropical birds such as the sun bittern, keel, billed toucan, herons, kingfishers and our favorite, the Montezuma Oropendula..
2. 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!
3. 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!
4. Costa Rica Dog Rescue & Adoption
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Costa Rica Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization based in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, that helps rescue, care, and place homeless dogs from Costa Rica into loving homes. At Costa Rica Dog Rescue we are always in need of volunteers! We offer morning and afternoon volunteer programs where you can walk, play, and spend time with our dogs, as well as assist with the care of our facilities.
Reviewed By helloactive - Edmonton, Canada
By chance at lava lounge in La Fortuna a poster was noticed and I was able to participate. This is a fund raiser so one pays. There are numerous dogs and they are taken care of but more donations would help a great deal. They do attempt to adopt out the dogs to other countries including Canada. I enjoyed walking the three dogs that I walked.
5. Mariposas Sarchi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By bermarsh - Port Orange, United States
Although we arrived in a downpour, the staff showed us a dry place to stand then, as soon as the shower ended, showed us the various stages of the butterfly lifecycle, and much more information concerning the camoflage and protective patterns on the insects. Very interesting. Small and very much one-on-one.
6. Las Aves de Tierras Altas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
"The Highland Birds" is a botanical garden and a bird observatory. The visit starts with an introduction of the history of the place and the species of flora and fauna are discussed. After this we take a hike through a trail in a reforested area and forest edge where we can observe many birds and other species. We finish our visit walking through a beautiful and protected rainforest.
Reviewed By Expertaturismo
Definitivamente una experiencia única. Yo soy experta en turismo, en hospedaje, en organización de viajes, aviturismo. Organizó viajes para turistas francofonos, hispanohablantes, anglófonos y esta ha sido una de mis mejores paradas. No sólo existe un buen trato, una fauna y flora excepcional, una vista y un ambiente mágico sino también se tiene la dicha de hospedaje con pocos clientes alrededor. Una escapada lejos del bullicio, de grandes hoteles y con un establecimiento de calidad, una decoración acogedora y de buen gusto. Equipada con cocina, refrigeradora, terraza, todos los utensilios necesarios y llena de Paz. If you go to Bijagua this place is a must. If you want to get away from the stress, the rush just come and visit this place. I am a tourism advisor, I've organized lots of trips for people over the word. I am a birder, a language teacher and believe me this is one of my favorite places of Costa Rica ( I do visit all of the hotels around because I must see what my clients might like) and honestly this a great place. You do not have to stress for breakfasts timing or any other. You just sit and relax, you enjoy nature, discover a wonderful trail, watch birds or monkey's from your room. This is a wonderful place to stay. Doesn't matter of it rains. You will definitely be surprised by the great experience you get. ( beides, this is next to the hanging bridges, not far away from restaurants and surrounded by am incredible variety of nature)
7. Turubari
8. Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
We are located in Turrucares just a short drive from the Juan Santamaria International airport. The original location from 2009-2015 was on Moin beach in Limon, Costa Rica.
Reviewed By ih3artjulie
100% recommend everyone to go check this place out to not only connect with nature and the animals but also the people who run this rescue. This place is absolutely incredible! The owners are wonderful and kind people and the tour we received was amazing. You can really tell how much the owners care about the animals here. The animals are well-taken care of and receive a lot of love from everyone on the property. I came here on a 1-hour tour but you can also volunteer here! I would definitely consider doing this in the future and recommend it to anyone looking for a great experience with nature and helping animals. Or even if you just want to see some incredible wild life from Costa Rica. My favorite were the sloths. So amazing to see them up close! Must stop if you're in San Jose!
9. Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
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.
10. Arenal Sanctuary Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
We are a company focused on the preservation of the flora and fauna of our country, offering our visitors the best experience within nature, we have guides of high knowledge that will accompany you during the tour.
Reviewed By Smellyfish883
We went to see the private sanctuary and saw many types of amphibians and reptiles. We also caught a toucan sleeping and stumbled upon not one but two male three toed sloths. A great trip for those interested in conservation and habitat ecology.
