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Alajuela
Alajuela province is home to the Arenal Volcano, as well as a wildlife refuge and four national parks, but the Arenal volcano within Arenal National Park is the main destination point for travelers. At 1657 meter (5,436 feet) tall, Arenal attracts visitors both for itself and for it's low-level but colorful and incandescent eruptions, especially as they light up the night, not to mention the occasional brightly orange lava flow.
The gateway to Arenal is the town of La Fortuna, a town nearby, features hot springs warmed by Arenal itself, and is a great place to relax and watch the natural fireworks at night. It has many other attractions as well. Poás Volcano National Park (featuring a volcano which can be scaled and whose crater can be stared into), Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Guanacaste National Park and Rincón de la Vieja National Park constitute other points of interest in Alajeula, not to mention Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge, featuring butterflies and birds.
Hotels, hostels, and other accommodations are easily available and discriminating travelers can avail themselves to local museums and craft shops.
Things to do in Alajuela
Bridges Tour
Overview
This is another pay-to-play activity in Monteverde, with several options allowing you to climb above or into the trees for a different experience of the jungle. Aventura's bridges come with
...Monteverde, Costa Rica
Canopy Tour
Overview
There are several options in town for this adrenaline adventure but the two listed are acknowledged to be the leading companies. Both offer a similar experience which basically involves
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Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest
Overview
Walking through jungle at night is a very different experience to walking by day, and this tour enables you to compare the two by starting at sunset and ending in torchlight. It takes place
...Santa Elena , Costa Rica
Hummingbird Gallery
This is one of the rare activities you can do for free around Monteverde. The only actual cost is the bus fare it will take to get there. On the edge of the Monteverde Reserve, the gallery houses
...Monteverde, Costa Rica
Kayaking Dominical
Both sea kayaking and mangrove kayaking tours offer unique experiences for both beginners and experts. Mangrove tours take you at an easy pace through calm waters where you can spot a variety of land
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Aventuras Bravas Surf School
A well established and respected school at the El Parquecito end of town, Aventuras Bravas books surf lessons with professional instructors. It also offers various tours and kayak lessons. Prices for
...Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Bungee Jumping
3 adventure activities in a tower!
-Bungee Jumping
-Rocket Launcher
-Big
...La Fortuna , Costa Rica
Shopping Summary
Most shops here are focused on surfing. The South Wave Surf Shop rents boards for $10-$15 for 24-hours and also sells a huge variety of boards, boogie boards, surfing accessories and beachwear, in
...Dominical, Costa Rica
Shopping Summary
Kids Saving the Rainforest Souvenir Store and Headquarters is a great place to get cheap souvenirs and help out the environment, as 100% of profits go towards conservation. See the Quepolandia
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Hiking in the Park
The best time of day to hike is typically early morning. It’s not as hot, generally less crowded, you can avoid afternoon rain and often have a better chance of spotting wildlife. If you want to
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Raindrop Spa
The Raindrop Spa’s tranquil setting gives you permission to stop the clock and savor yourself. Resembling a temple, the retreat is surrounded by gardens, trees, and running water features, in the
...Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
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