Guidebook for Alajuela, Costa Rica
Sightseeing
To the east of Parque Central is the 19th-century cathedral, which suffered severe damage in the 1991 earthquake. The hemispherical cupola is unusually constructed of sheets of red corrugated metal.
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Kathedrale von Alajuela
Bernardo Soto AlfaroTo the east of Parque Central is the 19th-century cathedral, which suffered severe damage in the 1991 earthquake. The hemispherical cupola is unusually constructed of sheets of red corrugated metal.
Situated in a century-old structure that has served as both a jail and an armory, the Museo Juan Santamaría chronicles the life and history of Juan Santamaría.
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Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum
Avenida 1Situated in a century-old structure that has served as both a jail and an armory, the Museo Juan Santamaría chronicles the life and history of Juan Santamaría.
Considered by most to be one of the most breathtaking sites in the entire country, the Poas Volcano sits high above 14,000 acres (5,666 ha) of various habitats and life zones.
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Poás Volcano
Considered by most to be one of the most breathtaking sites in the entire country, the Poas Volcano sits high above 14,000 acres (5,666 ha) of various habitats and life zones.
Everything Else
Alajuela-San José bus terminal, easiest and cheapest way to get to the capital.
Located only 10 minutes walking from the house.
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Station Wagon
Avenida 4Alajuela-San José bus terminal, easiest and cheapest way to get to the capital.
Located only 10 minutes walking from the house.
A Renaissance-inspired structure, built in 1941, houses the Iglesia La Agonía, a popular local spot for Mass. The columned interiors are airy and graceful.
Church of the Holy Christ of Agony
Calle 9 Anastasio AlfaroA Renaissance-inspired structure, built in 1941, houses the Iglesia La Agonía, a popular local spot for Mass. The columned interiors are airy and graceful.
Two blocks south of Parque Central, this plaza features a statue of the hero in action, flanked by cannons. Across the way, the Parque de los Niños has a more parklike scene going.
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Juan-Santamaria-Park
Avenida 1Two blocks south of Parque Central, this plaza features a statue of the hero in action, flanked by cannons. Across the way, the Parque de los Niños has a more parklike scene going.
A Plaza with a lot of stores including deli market, drugstore,good restaurants, cellphone providers, clothing stores, banks.
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Plaza Real Alajuela
Avenida 10 Jesús Ocaña RojasA Plaza with a lot of stores including deli market, drugstore,good restaurants, cellphone providers, clothing stores, banks.
Head to the enclosed Mercado Central for lots of small restaurants, fruits stands and much, much more. You can also buy souvenirs for a cheaper price than in souvenirs stores.
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Central Market Alajuela
Avenida CentralHead to the enclosed Mercado Central for lots of small restaurants, fruits stands and much, much more. You can also buy souvenirs for a cheaper price than in souvenirs stores.
Food Scene
Great cozy place to have a meal or a snack and relax and watch the people walking trought the main street.
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La Sandwichería
Great cozy place to have a meal or a snack and relax and watch the people walking trought the main street.
Così is committed to serving the best food in the world, and that means fresh flatbread, carefully sourced, high quality ingredients.
Così
Così is committed to serving the best food in the world, and that means fresh flatbread, carefully sourced, high quality ingredients.
Tacobar Alajuela
Fish & Chips
Arts & Culture
Improve your salsa moves at this small dance academy; their website posts the latest class schedule.
Merecumbé
Avenida 9 Antonio ArroyoImprove your salsa moves at this small dance academy; their website posts the latest class schedule.
Shopping
City Mall
MontserratBig mall with a lot of stores, cinema, banks and food courts.