Nature in Alajuela Province in Costa Rica
Alajuela is a province in the northern central part of Costa Rica. It is a wedge of land just south of Nicaragua going down to north-western San José area. It also holds cities like Atenas, Alajuela, Grecia, Palmares, San Ramon, and La Fortuna. This is also where Juan Santamaría International Airport (San José Airport) is.
Here you can find places like:
- Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Area
- Part of Monteverde Area
- Caño Negro Area
- Volcán Poás Area
- Boca Tapada Area
- Part of Volcán Tenorio Area
See all Places in Alajuela Province in a sortable grid.
Check out other Places to the West in Guanacaste Province, or to the South in Puntarenas or in San José Provinces, or to the East in Heredia Province.
See a map of All Provinces in Costas Rica.
44 Places in total (many more to come).
Alphabetical Listing
44 places in total (many more to come).
Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve
Alternate Name: Reserva Biológica Alberto Manuel BrenesAddress: Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve, 702, Alajuela Province, Angeles Sur, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Nature Reserves, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Frogs, Mammals, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/ambbr/Pages/default.aspx
Arenal ATV Wheels
Experience exotic wildlife, tropical plants, and breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano.
Address: Arenal ATV Wheels, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: ATV Rentals, Transport
Activities & Services: ATV Tours
Web Site: https://arenalatvwheels.com/
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs
Address: Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs, Alajuela Province, Palma, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Hot Springs, Hotels, Wellness
Activities & Services: Hanging Bridges, Hiking & Trekking, Hot Spring, Restaurant, Ziplining / Canopy
Web Site: http://www.arenalmanoa.com/
Arenal Natura Eco Park
Visit Arenal Natura Ecological Park to discover rare Costa Rica:
- Frogs
- Snakes
- Butterflies
- Turtles
- Crocodiles
- and more!
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Frogs & Reptiles, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Shop, Crocodiles, Frogs, Giftshop & Merchandise, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.naturaecopark.com/
Arenal Rafting
Address: Arenal Rafting, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: River Rafting, Water Activities
Activities & Services: ATV Tours, Canyoning, Rafting
Web Site: https://arenalrafting.com/
Arenal Volcano National Park
462 species listed on Ebird!
Alternate Name: Parque Nacional Volcán ArenalAddress: Arenal Volcano National Park Visitor Center, Calle Real el Castillo, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Mammals, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/ACAHN/pnva/Pages/default.aspx Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L325849
Arenal Volcano View and Lava Trails 1968
342 Species in Ebird.
Address: Arenal Volcano View and Lava Trails, Calle Real el Castillo, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Shop, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://arenal1968.com/en/
Boca Tapada Lodge
Address: Boca Tapada Lodge, Alajuela Province, Hacienda Tres Amigos, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Boat Tours, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking & Canoeing
Web Site: https://bocatapadalodge.com/
Bogarin Trail
Guided or Self Guided tours.
Alternate Name: Sendero BogarinAddress: Bogarin Trail, Calle 480, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden
Web Site: http://www.bogarintrail.com/
Bosque Nuboso el Cocora Hummingbird Garden
See my two posts about this place here:
Bosque Nuboso El Cocora, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica – part 1
Bosque Nuboso El Cocora, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica – part 2
Address: Bosque Nuboso el Cocora, Alajuela Province, San Ramón, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Hummingbird Gardens, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/elcocora/
Casa Costa Rica Boutique B&B
From Canada 1-905-706-7862
Address: Casa Costa Rica Boutique B&B, Alajuela Province, Pilas, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, B & Bs
Activities & Services:
Web Site: http://www.casacostaricaboutiquebnb.com/index.html
Colibri Café – Soda y Mirador Cinchona
Soda y Mirador Cinchona is also known as Colibri Café or Soda Mirador Catarata San Fernando. It is a roadside restaurant with a view point and humming bird feeders. At middle elevations on the Caribbean slope.
Address: Soda y Mirador Cinchona, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province, Heredia Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Hummingbird Gardens, Nature
Activities & Services: Hummingbird Gallery / Garden, Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.instagram.com/mirador_cinchona/
Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center
“Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release.” – their moto since 2005
Address: Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center, Calle Juntas, Alajuela Province, Turrúcares, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.costaricaanimalrescuecenter.org/
EcoGarden Arenal
An Ecological Tropical Park run by José Adán and his family.
Address: EcoGarden Arenal, Alajuela Province, San Ramón, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Cabins, Nature Reserves, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Guided Tours, Mammals, Night Walks
Web Site: https://ecogardenarenal.com/
Else Kientzler Botanical Garden
Also called Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler.
Alternate Name: Jardín Botánico Else KientzlerAddress: Jardín Else Kientzler, Alajuela Province, Sarchi, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Coffee Shop, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://www.elsegarden.com/about.html