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Alajuela Vacations

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Alajuela is a big city close to San José. In the shadow of the capital, it is an interesting departure point for visiting the North of the country and its volcanoes.

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Alajuela: How to get there?

45 minutes by bus from the capital San José

Alajuela: When to go?

From December to April

Alajuela: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Alajuela: What to see in the surroundings?

Volcán Tenorio

Drake Bay

Tortuguero National Park

4.7

Corcovado National Park

4.7

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Alajuela is a big city close to San José. In the shadow of the capital, it is an interesting departure point for visiting the North of the country and its volcanoes.

My suggestion

Choose Alajuela for going to explore the Poas Volcano (37 kilometres away). A public bus allows you to get there easily without spending a fortune on an organised visit.

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