Alajuela Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Alajuela
Our guide on where to stay in Alajuela

Montenegro
Though Montenegro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum.
Corazón de Jesús
While visiting Corazón de Jesús, you might make a stop by sights like Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum.

El Carmen
While El Carmen isn't home to many top sights, City Mall and Central Market Alajuela are some notable places to visit nearby.
Los Molinos
While there might not be top attractions in Los Molinos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like City Mall and Plaza Real Alajuela.

Bajo Cornizal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bajo Cornizal and surrounding area, you can visit City Mall and Central Market Alajuela.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"Hotel and room very clean. Thoughtful and respectful staff. Very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
"This place is horrible. Though it is a really cool layout. If you like raccoons in your closet and it took them two hours to get it out one our first day there. No food at all. No drinks upon arrival. The restaurant had NO Food! Mind you this is a very isolated dirt road which we walked out to a ..."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Casa Cafetal Aeropuerto
"The place itself was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were extremely kind and helpful. Overall, I highly recommend staying here. Great place"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

5 min from the Airport | Transportation | Swimming pool | Gym I Comfort
"No pre inspection and no exit inspection done. The listing says sleeps 6. The host tried to charge us extra because there was four guests. The quote I got was same if there was 3 or 6 guests. Because I booked for 3 and showed up a total of 4! the host sent extra guest payment request. When I asked ..."
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Entire Comfy apartment for your, 5 min SJO airport
Stay near popular Alajuela attractions
Activities

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
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