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.
In total 187 Places of all categories have been published.
48 Places in total (many more to come).
Alphabetical Listing
48 places in total (many more to come).
EcoGarden Arenal
An Ecological Tropical Park run by José Adán and his family.
Address: EcoGarden Arenal, Alajuela Province, San Ramón, Costa Rica
Province: 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/
Ecoterra Costa Rica
Tour Organizer south-west of La Fortuna.
Address: Ecoterra Costa Rica - Tours & Transfers, san carlos, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Day Tours, Local Guides, Multi Day Tours, Tour Organizer, Tours
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Hiking & Trekking, Night Walks, Sloth Walks, Ziplining / Canopy
Web Site: https://ecoterracostarica.com
El Choyin Hot Springs
Address: El Choyin, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Hot Springs, Wellness
Activities & Services: Hot Spring, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Web Site: https://www.choyin.com/
Else Kientzler Botanical Garden
Also called Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler.
Alternate Name: Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler
Address: Jardín Else Kientzler, Alajuela Province, Sarchi, Costa Rica
Province: 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
Fortuna Waterfall
365 species listed on Ebird!
Book your tickets on the home page.
Alternate Name: Catarata la Fortuna
Address: Fortuna Waterfall, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Nature, Waterfalls
Activities & Services: Swiming
Web Site: https://www.cataratalafortuna.com/
Grecia Forest Reserve
Alternate Name: Bosque del Niño
Address: Grecia Forest Reserve, Alajuela Province, Grecia, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services:
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/gfr/Pages/default.aspx
Hideaway Río Celeste
Address: Hideaway Rio Celeste, Alajuela Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Hotels
Activities & Services: Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Web Site: https://www.riocelestehideaway.com/
Hotel de Campo Caño Negro
Address: Hotel de Campo Caño Negro, Alajuela Province, Caño Negro District, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Inshore Fishing
Web Site: http://www.hoteldecampo.com/
Juan Santamaría International Airport
In the Central Valley.
Alternate Name: Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría
Address: Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, Alajuela Province, Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Airports, Transport
Activities & Services: Car Rental, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.sjoairport.com/?lang=en
Kalambú Hot Springs Water Park
Address: Kalambu Hot Springs Water Park, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Hot Springs, Water Activities, Water Parks, Wellness
Activities & Services: Hot Spring, Pool, Water Park
Web Site: https://www.kalambu.com/en/
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge
Address: La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, Alajuela Province, Boca Tapada, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Boat Tours, Canoe Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Night Walks
Web Site: https://lagunalagartoecolodge.com/
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
454 bird species seen according to Ebird!
Is next door to The Peace Lodge.
Address: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, Alajuela Province, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province, Heredia Province
Place Categories: Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Nature, Waterfalls
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Mammals, Mini Zoo
Web Site: https://waterfallgardens.com/
Los Reyes Country Club
Los Reyes Country Club is Considered one of the best golf courses in Costa Rica.
Web site only in Spanish.
Address: Los Reyes Country Club, San José Province, Los Reyes, Guácima Abajo, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Golf Courses, Sports
Activities & Services: 9 holes, Driving Range, Football, Golf School, Gym, Restaurant, Spa, Tennis
Web Site: https://losreyescountryclub.com/
Maquenque Eco Lodge
Address: Maquenque Eco Lodge, km north of Boca Tapada School, 3.5, Alajuela Province, Boca Tapada, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Kayaking & Canoeing, Mammals, Rafting, Restaurant, Spa
Web Site: https://maquenqueecolodge.com/
Maquique Adventure
Address: Maquique Adventure Canyoning and Rafting, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: River Rafting, Water Activities
Activities & Services: Canyoning, Rafting, Rappelling
Web Site: https://www.maquiqueadventure.com/