About Alajuela
Alajuela is one of Costa Rica's major cities, home to around 47,494 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Where to eat
Local favourites
Miski Perú
Great Peruvian food, especially the spicy creamed chicken. Owners run the shop and are very friendly and happy to talk (mostly in Spanish).
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Aeropuerto
5 minutes west of the SJO San Jose Airport. This hotel offers free transportation to and from the airport 24 hours.
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Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Occupying a former historic home, this tranquil lodging features a courtyard with gurgling fountain and free wifi and breakfast.
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Hotel Pura Vida
Offers a relaxed garden atmosphere with two friendly dogs and complimentary homemade breakfast along with restaurant for other meals.
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Hotel La Rosa de America
This hotel offers sparking clean accommodation in twelve rooms and two family suites arranged in cabinas, located around a large beautifully
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Trapp Family Country Inn
The Trapp Family Country Inn is 1.6 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Comfortable accommodations along with genuine family serv
Shopping
- City Mall
- Venture X
Museums & culture
- The Central Cathedral
In pictures
Alajuela gallery
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