About Alajuela

As you are looking for a new residence or investment home in Costa Rica, be sure to look at beautiful Alajuela. The rich, tropical scenery is abundant, and being the country’s second-largest city Alajuela offers many amenities not available in other regions. Its busy city center and surrounding peaceful landscape offer the best of both worlds to tourists and ex-pats alike. Here you can enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities like bird watching, trekking, and hiking.

This place is more than just magical scenery and perfect weather. Alajuela has so much more to offer whether you’re into relaxing or looking for an adrenaline rush. Sipping a cool drink on a park bench is possible and so is climbing to the hidden lake at the top of a volcano slope. These are the qualities that make Alajuela one of the most sought-after destinations or new places to retire.  And its proximity to international travel ports makes it an ideal jumping-off point for seeing the rest of the world as well. Nearby beaches can easily be accessed through local transportation facilities or you can choose to rent a car for more flexibility.

The “City of Mangoes” has exotic places to discover just outside the city limits. One popular destination is Poas Volcano National Park, where adventurists can trek up into the mountains and walk through mystical cloud forests. The hiking trails are an easy, pleasant journey even for newcomers to the sport. Tropical birds will sing for you as you explore the lush forest. Be sure to make your way to The Doka Estate and try some of the best coffee in the world grown locally in the mountains.

An ever-present wonder in Alajuela is Poas Volcano. It can be seen anywhere in the city except when fluffy clouds offer it a moment of privacy.

When it’s time to explore the city proper make your way to Central Park. Here you’ll be seduced by the ancient mango trees’ delicious fragrance. Is it any wonder this park is a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike? Sitting beneath the trees you can feel the history of the city and meet people from all over the globe.

From the park head through the streets buying organic produce from local farmers or try Costa Rican cuisine at a quaint café. Once sated, you can learn the history of Alajuela at museums or one of the city’s beautiful domed churches.

Further out from the park is the main shopping district with finer boutiques and even more amenities. If you’ve recently bought a property you’ll be able to get furniture, home décor, and handmade trinkets to make it a home.

Alajuela continues to be one of the most popular choices for ex-pats moving to Costa Rica. Once you visit, you’ll see why. Life here is exotic and restful, everything you’re looking for.

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