Erika’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The most visited National Park in Costa Rica. It is a beautiful attraction to learn more about nature, and enjoy our little Switzerland with all the farming around the mountain.
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Poás Volcano
The most visited National Park in Costa Rica. It is a beautiful attraction to learn more about nature, and enjoy our little Switzerland with all the farming around the mountain.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park is the Most Popular Nature Tour in the San Jose Area featuring Five Famous Waterfalls and The Largest Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica. It is by far the best place to see wildlife in Costa Rica. The property is nestled between Poas Volcano National Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park on the eco-route between San Jose and Arenal.
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Jardines de la Catarata de La Paz
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park is the Most Popular Nature Tour in the San Jose Area featuring Five Famous Waterfalls and The Largest Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica. It is by far the best place to see wildlife in Costa Rica. The property is nestled between Poas Volcano National Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park on the eco-route between San Jose and Arenal.
Visit the Poas letters and take a selfie! It is just in front of the catholic church.
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Poás
Visit the Poas letters and take a selfie! It is just in front of the catholic church.
Enjoy a local small coffee tour with Pancho and Jinny. They are coffee producers from the area and love to share with others about their little company. Good price, good quality!
Café los Volcanes
Urbanización Los ChorrosEnjoy a local small coffee tour with Pancho and Jinny. They are coffee producers from the area and love to share with others about their little company. Good price, good quality!
Great natural place to visit in one of the cleanest waters of Costa Rica!
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Los Chorros Municipal Recreative Park
Great natural place to visit in one of the cleanest waters of Costa Rica!
Laguna Fraijanes, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Great place to visit with family!
City/town information
It is a beautiful city. The church building is a classic in Costa Rica. Built with a metal structure and it has inside one of the oldest pianos in the country.
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Grecia
It is a beautiful city. The church building is a classic in Costa Rica. Built with a metal structure and it has inside one of the oldest pianos in the country.
Sarchi is another must see! The home town of hand-made furniture and the famous biggest typical carreta (cart) in our Costa Rica. There are many souvenir shops around.
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Sarchi
Sarchi is another must see! The home town of hand-made furniture and the famous biggest typical carreta (cart) in our Costa Rica. There are many souvenir shops around.
This one is called the "Mangoes city". You can visit several museums, go to Walmart or a shopping mall near by the airport. But also, you can enjoy ice-cream or a latino dance in a Sunday afternoon at the Central Park.
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Alajuela
This one is called the "Mangoes city". You can visit several museums, go to Walmart or a shopping mall near by the airport. But also, you can enjoy ice-cream or a latino dance in a Sunday afternoon at the Central Park.
Finca Lora
Excelente opción para conocer la plantación y proceso del café.
Food scene
One of the largest coffee shops in the world has partnered with local farmers to offer a coffee tour. You can visit Hacienda Alsacia and enjoy a coffee enjoying the view of the coffee plantations and a waterfall sound.
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Hacienda Alsacia - Starbucks
One of the largest coffee shops in the world has partnered with local farmers to offer a coffee tour. You can visit Hacienda Alsacia and enjoy a coffee enjoying the view of the coffee plantations and a waterfall sound.
Very typical fast-food in Costa Rica. A Costa Rican taco or delicious green fried plantains.
Restaurante Q'Taco
Very typical fast-food in Costa Rica. A Costa Rican taco or delicious green fried plantains.
This is a Poas classic! You have to try Pollos Camacho if you are in the area. It is the best fried chicken ever. Just make sure you go to the oldest place, that is where the classic style is sold.
Pollos Camacho
This is a Poas classic! You have to try Pollos Camacho if you are in the area. It is the best fried chicken ever. Just make sure you go to the oldest place, that is where the classic style is sold.
ChaRo is a Poas owned ice-cream company. You have to try the "queque" (cake) flavor. It is a classic!
CHA-RO HELADERIA
ChaRo is a Poas owned ice-cream company. You have to try the "queque" (cake) flavor. It is a classic!
A must visit if you go to the volcano. It is on the way and you can get the sweetest strawberries in Costa Rica with chocolate or condensed milk. They also have souvenirs and the best palmito cheese.
Fresas del Volcán
120A must visit if you go to the volcano. It is on the way and you can get the sweetest strawberries in Costa Rica with chocolate or condensed milk. They also have souvenirs and the best palmito cheese.
Get a very good cup of coffee with a cheese tortilla while enjoying the view of the mountains.
Cafetería Bandolas
Get a very good cup of coffee with a cheese tortilla while enjoying the view of the mountains.
Pizza Don José
They deliver pizza. You can contact them by phone.
Panaderia Leandro
Calle CentralGreat bread from Alajuela. Try the tortuga (turtle) one.
Crepería y Café Como Caído del Cielo
Great local coffee shop.
Gastronomía
Mercadito Fraijanes
A great option in front of the lake to get food or souvenirs.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Public Transportation
All travelers can use the public transportation in Costa Rica. It is safe, but make sure you have cash to pay. You can go everywhere. Just be patient and enjoy the ride!