Alajuela Province Travel Guide

Costa Rica

Poás is one of Costa Rica´s most active volcanoes, and the rain-fed sulphuric pool emits smoke and steam. The weather here can change in an instant, so make sure to take photos quickly if you have a clear view of the crater. 10 minutes after I took this photo, clouds and fog covered the area and completely obstructed the view.
Poás is one of Costa Rica´s most active volcanoes, and the rain-fed sulphuric pool emits smoke and steam. The weather here can change in an instant, so make sure to take photos quickly if you have a clear view of the crater. 10 minutes after I took this photo, clouds and fog covered the area and completely obstructed the view.
Life on the rain forest floor
Downtown La Fortuna with El Arenal volcano looming in the background
A lovely waterfall near Arenal Volcano. I skipped the volcano hike and rode a horse to this spot. #blue

Popular cities in Alajuela Province

La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Known for Volcano, Hot springs and Nature
Get away to tropical La Fortuna! Enjoy the volcanoes, hot springs and ziplining.

Reasons to visit

  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
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Toro Amarillo
Toro Amarillo
Explore attractions like Catarata del Toro and Poás Volcano National Park as you discover things to see and do in Toro Amarillo.

Reasons to visit

  • Catarata del Toro
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Katira
Katira
Known for Dining, Nature and Rivers
Love rainforests, hiking and dining? Get away to Katira!

Reasons to visit

  • Rio Celeste Waterfall
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San Ramon
San Ramon
Known for Tours, Hiking and Forests
Come to tropical San Ramon and enjoy its hiking, forests and ziplining.
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Rio Cuarto
Rio Cuarto
Explore attractions like Laguna Río Cuarto and Poás Volcano National Park as you discover things to see and do in Rio Cuarto.
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Bijagua
Bijagua
Known for Nature, Bird watching and Hiking
Get away to Bijagua! Enjoy the natural setting, hiking and ecotourism.
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