What to do in Alajuela Province

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

AU$120
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

AU$28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
La Leona Waterfall Hike

La Leona Waterfall Hike

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
La Leona Waterfall Hike
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

AU$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

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

AU$77
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Thermal River Experience

Hot Springs Pura Vida

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hot Springs Pura Vida
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park

Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park

AU$54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

AU$49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

AU$230
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
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Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja

Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 65 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$195 per adult
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Rio Celeste, Sloth Watching & Waterfall Rainforest Experience

Rio Celeste, Sloth Watching & Waterfall Rainforest Experience

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$231 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 403 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$152 and current price is AU$143 per adult
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Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch

Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$143 per adult
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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$51 per adult
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What to do in Alajuela Province

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Tabacon Hot Springs

9.4/10 (1,978 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
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Our guide on where to stay in Alajuela Province

Find the best Alajuela Province areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Barrio Pilo

While Barrio Pilo isn't home to many top sights, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Millon

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Millon and surrounding area, you can visit Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures.

Stuart Hertz

When in Stuart Hertz, you can plan a visit to Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler and Catedral de la Mercedes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rincón Rodríguez

Check out nearby sights like Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita while you're spending some time in Rincón Rodríguez and the surrounding area.

El Indio

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Indio and surrounding area, you can visit Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler and Catedral de la Mercedes.

 

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Day trip destinations from Alajuela Province

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Alajuela

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Liberia

A suspension bridge in a dense forest.

Monteverde

A waterfall in a lush green forest with clear water.

La Garita

A large white church with a bell tower, surrounded by a green field and residential buildings.

San Joaquin de Flores