Visit Alajuela
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
- Volcano
Alajuela: How to get there?
45 minutes by bus from the capital San JoséAlajuela: When to go?
From December to AprilAlajuela: For how long?
1 to 2 daysLearn more about your destination
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Alajuela Vacations
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Alajuela is a big city close to San José. In the shadow of the capital, it is an interesting departure point for visiting the North of the country and its volcanoes.
Alajuela: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Alajuela is a big city close to San José. In the shadow of the capital, it is an interesting departure point for visiting the North of the country and its volcanoes.
My suggestion
Choose Alajuela for going to explore the Poas Volcano (37 kilometres away). A public bus allows you to get there easily without spending a fortune on an organised visit.
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