Alajuela Canton, Administrative district in Central Valley, Costa Rica
The territory spans 391 square kilometers across the Cordillera Central between Poás Volcano and Barva Volcano at an elevation of 942 meters.
The canton formation occurred on December 7, 1848, through decree 167, establishing fourteen distinct districts under the jurisdiction of Alajuela Province.
The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum in the canton presents military artifacts and documents relating to the 1856 national campaign against foreign invaders.
The territory connects to major transportation routes including National Route 1 and National Route 27, while rail service operates through the Interurbano Line.
The Doka Estate within the canton produces coffee for international distribution through a partnership with the Starbucks corporation.
Location: Alajuela Province
Capital city: Alajuela
Elevation above the sea: 942 m
Shares border with: Heredia Canton, Santa Bárbara Canton, Belén Canton, Santa Ana Canton, Mora Canton, Atenas Canton, Grecia Canton, Poás Canton, Sarchí Canton, Sarapiquí Canton, Flores Canton
Website: http://munialajuela.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 10.16500,-84.26639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
Central Conservation Area
21.3 km
Poás Volcano National Park
4.9 km
Poás Volcano
5.3 km
La Selva Biological Station
39.7 km
La Sabana Metropolitan Park
31.3 km
Barva Volcano
18 km
Braulio Carrillo National Park
32 km
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
12.2 km
Parque de Diversiones
27.4 km
Fortín de Heredia
24.7 km
La Paz Waterfall
12.2 km
Platanar
18.4 km
Torres Paseo Colón
32 km
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
32.2 km
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
32.2 km
Cerro Zurquí
28.5 km
San José Costa Rica Temple
21.8 km
Volcán Cacho Negro
24.4 km
Volcán Congo
10.8 km
BN Arena
32.5 km
Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral, Alajuela
17.5 km
Iglesia de la Inmaculada
24.8 km
Bocaraca
27.4 km
Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica
32.2 km
Museo de Cultura Popular
23.3 km
Vistas de Nunciatura
30.3 km
Aguas Zarcas meteorite
9.4 km
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Costa Rica
29.5 kmReviews
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