Location: Alajuela
Top Things to do in Alajuela
What to do and see in Alajuela, Province of Alajuela: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Alajuela (Spanish pronunciation: [alaˈxwela]) is the second-largest city in Costa Rica after the capital, San José. It is also the capital of Alajuela Province.
Restaurants in Alajuela
1. Goodlight Books
2. 506 Expeditions
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Shuttle transportation Taxi, private transportation services, day trips, multiday trips, guided tours in national parks and private own reserves.
3. Souvenir Museum
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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. Tour Adventure Costa Rica
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Tour Adventure Costa Rica was founded on 2003 by Jose Gonzalez how will be pleased to take you to different touristic destinations in Costa Rica.
Reviewed By ramblinD - New Orleans, United States
Jose is a great guy, and he made our trip to Costa Rica super easy and fun! Highly recommend him for organizing your transportation and activities while enjoying the Pura Vida.
5. Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral
6. Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum
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4.5 based on 180 reviews
Juan Santamaria Cultural Historical Museum is the national institution to acquire, preserve, preserve, research and disseminate cultural heritage, related to the National Campaign and the province of Alajuela. It is located in the Old Headquarer and Old Alajuela's City Jail. The Museum have historial and art exhibitions, cafe, bookstore, library and an auditorium where cultural activities take place.
Reviewed By BradO678 - Washington DC, United States
Walking through the doors evokes the history of CR, and the rooms are filled with more history of the country that helped me deepen my appreciation for Costa Rica beyond eco-tourism.
7. Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
8. Termales del Bosque Hot Springs
9. Plaza Real Alajuela
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By JoeBak333 - Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada
very clean and entertaining mall with many restaurants and clothing store not to mention the nicest barber shop I ever saw
10. Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
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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.
