Information about the city of Alajuela in
the Alajuela Canton of the Alajuela Province in
central tourism region of Costa Rica.
Alajuela city has a population of more than 42,000
making it the second most populated city in Costa Rica,
second only to San Jose City. Alajuela is the homenaje
of the second largest airport in Central America, the
Juan Santamaria International Airport, which is located
about two miles south of the city center.
Quick Facts About Alajuela City
CANTON: Alajuela Canton
PROVINCE:
Alajuela Province
LOCATION: Central Costa Rica
COUNTRY:
Costa Rica
Hotels in Alajuela City
Attractions in Alajuela City
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Alajuela Skate Park (photo)
- Alajuela Cathedral (built 1782-1863, became a cathedral in 1921)
- Alajuela Cultural Center
- Alajuela Methodist Church
- Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium
- Ascencion Esquivel Ibarra School (1936)
- Bajao Corrales
- Boca de Arenal
- Botanical Orchid Garden (daytrip to La Garita)
- Butterfly Farm (daytrip to La Guacima)
- Central Market (25,000 square feet, more than 200 kiosks)
- Central Park of Alajuela City
- Ermita de la Concepcion de El Llano Temple (1889)
- Farmer's Market (Saturday Mornings)
- Iglesia la Agonia / Church of Agony
- Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum
- Juan Santamaria Historical Monument (statue and 2 cannons)
- Juan Santamaria Park and Statue
- La Paz Waterfall Garden and Butterfly Observatory
- Municipal Theater of Alajuela City
- Poas Volcano National Park (22 miles north of Alajuela City)
- Rio Celeste
- San Rafael Historic Hospital
- Santa Teresa de Cutris/>
- Soles del Tiempo Life-Ness Center
- Thomas Guardia Central Park
- Zoo Ave Wildlife Rescue Center (daytrip to La Garita)
Activities in Alajuela City
- Doka Estate Coffee Tours (nearby)
- Easy Transfer Costa Rica
- Arena Volcano Riding Tour
- Waterski Costa Rica
- Liga Deportiva Alajuelense Football Club
Events in Alajuela City
- Farmer's Market (outdoor market on Saturday mornings)
Restaurants in Alajuela City
Trip Advisor Alajuela City Restaurant Reviews
Transportation in Alajuela City
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Juan Santamaria International Airport (3 kilometers south of the city)
More Alajuela City Resources
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Municipality of Alajuela - Official Web Site
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Costa Rica Tourism - Alajuela
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Costa Rica Dot Com - Alajuela
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Go Visit Costa Rica - Alajuela
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Trip Advisor Alajuela City Vacations Resources
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Wikipedia Alajuela City Article
Alajuela Province of Costa Rica
Costa Rica Travel Guide
Central America Travel Guide
Caribbean Travel Guide
