Alajuela Province, Province in central and northwestern Costa Rica
Alajuela Province spans 9,757 square kilometers, encompassing diverse landscapes from mountains with active volcanoes to agricultural valleys and tropical forests.
The province territory was originally inhabited by indigenous groups including Hueteres, Botos, Guatusos, Tices, and Catapas before Spanish colonization in the 18th century.
The Palmares Festival in January brings together thousands of participants for horse parades, music concerts, and traditional food celebrations across the province.
Juan Santamaria International Airport serves as the main entry point to Costa Rica, located in the provincial capital of Alajuela city.
The province contains both Poas and Arenal volcanoes, with Lake Arenal providing hydroelectric power through one of Costa Rica's largest energy projects.
Location: Costa Rica
Capital city: Alajuela
Elevation above the sea: 71 m
Shares border with: Guanacaste Province, Heredia Province, Puntarenas Province, San José Province
GPS coordinates: 10.56667,-84.60000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
Arenal Volcano
16.2 km
Poás Volcano National Park
56.5 km
Poás Volcano
57.6 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
35.8 km
La Selva Biological Station
66 km
Lake Arenal
36.7 km
Arenal Volcano National Park
16.1 km
Tenorio Volcano National Park
49 km
La laguna fortificada de aooot raiti bocay
55.1 km
Volcán Tenorio
46.5 km
Chato Volcan
16.8 km
La Paz Waterfall
62.9 km
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
38.9 km
La Fortuna Waterfall
16.3 km
Platanar
39.4 km
Arenal Hanging Bridges
16.4 km
Volcán Congo
53.6 km
Tabacón Hot Springs
16 km
Selvatura Park
32.6 km
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Guatuzos
58 km
Aguas Zarcas meteorite
49 km
Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge
36.4 km
Miravalles National Park
60.8 km
Agua y Paz Biosphere Reserve
26.2 km
Butterfly Conservatory
23.1 km
Lighthouses in Puntarenas
69.9 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden
37 km
Rio Celeste
47.7 kmReviews
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