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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:

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.

In total 191 Places of all categories have been published.

50 Places in total (many more to come).

Alphabetical Listing

50 places in total (many more to come).

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Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve

A large Reserve with a peak at 1520 m, and an average rainfall of almost 3,500 mm.

Alternate Name: Reserva Biológica Alberto Manuel Brenes
Address: Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve, 702, Alajuela Province, Angeles Sur, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Nature Reserves, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/ambbr/Pages/default.aspx

Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1026105

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Arenal – Peninsula road

Great area for Bird Watching, 450 species seen according to ebird.org.

Address: {10.465506370882192,-84.75510532831049}
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/pnvolcanarenal/

Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L744883

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Arenal ATV Wheels

Experience exotic wildlife, tropical plants, and breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano.

Address: Arenal ATV Wheels, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: ATV Rentals, Transport
Activities & Services: ATV Tours
Web Site: https://arenalatvwheels.com/

Telephone Number: +506 2479-9844

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Hot Springs Resort surrounded by breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano.

Address: Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs, Alajuela Province, Palma, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Hot Springs, Hotels, Spas, Wellness
Activities & Services: Hanging Bridges, Hiking & Trekking, Hot Spring, Restaurant, River Cruise, Ziplining / Canopy
Web Site: http://www.arenalmanoa.com/

Telephone Number: +506 2479-1111
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4530908

Arenal Natura Eco Park

Arenal Natura Eco Park

Visit Arenal Natura Ecological Park to discover Costa Rican Nature:

Frogs, Snakes, Butterflies, Turtles, Crocodiles, and more!

Address: Natura Eco Park - Costa Rica, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, La Palma, Costa Rica
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/

Telephone Number: +506 4600-0011
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L849155

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Arenal Rafting

Rafting on Rio Sarapiqui and Rio Balsa.

Address: Arenal Rafting, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: ATV Rentals, Canyoning, River Rafting, Sports, Transport, Water Activities
Activities & Services: ATV Tours, Canyoning, Rafting
Web Site: https://arenalrafting.com/

Telephone Number: +506 8934-2626
WhatsApp: 50689399239

Arenal Volcano National Park

One of the most famous nature places in Costa Rica.

462 species listed on Ebird!

Alternate Name: Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Address: Arenal Volcano National Park Visitor Center, Calle Real el Castillo, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa Rica
Province: 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

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Arenal Volcano View and Lava Trails 1968

Walk on the hills formed during the Arenal Volcano eruption in 1968.

342 Species in Ebird.

Address: Arenal Volcano View and Lava Trails, Calle Real el Castillo, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Shop, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://arenal1968.com/en/

Telephone Number: +506 2462-1212
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3517060

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Bird Songs Garden

Temporarily Closed?

Alternate Name: Bird Songs Arte Naturalista
Address: Bird Songs Arte Naturalista, Alajuela Province, Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/BijaguaBirdSongsGardenArteNaturalista/about

Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L8343047

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Boca Tapada Lodge

On the beach by the Rio San Carlos.

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/

Telephone Number: +506 8517-8383
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L440158

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Bogarin Trail

Guided or Self Guided tours.

Alternate Name: Sendero Bogarin
Address: Bogarin Trail, Calle 480, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden
Web Site: http://www.bogarintrail.com/

WhatsApp: 50684203661
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3220631

Coppery-headed Emerald, male | Microchera cupreiceps (Elvira cupreiceps) | Esmeralda capirotada, macho (Esmeralda de cabeza dorada / Esmeralda de coronilla cobriza), Kopparhuvad smaragd, hane; Bosque Nuboso El Cocora Hummingbird Garden, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica [2015]<br>GPS Coord. Lat: 10.195402N, Long: 84.514098W; Copyright © Kristian Adolfsson: www.kristianadolfsson.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 Rica
Province: 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/

Telephone Number: +506 6472-2806
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2732500

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Butterfly Conservatory El Castillo Arenal

Butterflies, Frogs, and Botanical Garden.

Address: Butterfly Conservatory, Alajuela Province, El Castillo-Arenal, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Nature
Activities & Services: Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://butterflyconservatory.org/

Telephone Number: +506 2479-1149

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Casa Costa Rica Boutique B&B

From Canada 1-905-706-7862

Address: Casa Costa Rica Boutique B&B, Alajuela Province, Pilas, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, B & Bs
Activities & Services: 
Web Site: http://www.casacostaricaboutiquebnb.com/index.html

Telephone Number: +506 8673-3875

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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 Rica
Province: 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/

Telephone Number: +506 8919-7963
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L436224