Alajuela Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Alajuela
Where to stay in Alajuela

Agonía
While visiting Agonía, you might make a stop by sights like Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.

Carmen
While Carmen isn't home to many top sights, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and City Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bajo Cornizal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bajo Cornizal and surrounding area, you can visit Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and City Mall.

Cristo Rey
When in Cristo Rey, you can plan a visit to Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Central Market Alajuela, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Guaria
La Guaria is well liked for its churches and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Plaza Real Alajuela are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"Todo está limpio pero no funcionaba la cafetera"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
"I got a single at Garden House and paid for the pick-up service from the airport. As a solo female traveler, I was nervous about staying here by myself, but everything was great! Gerardo picked me up right on time, safely drove me to the property, and showed me around the house. The managers kindly ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Condominio Novatriana - SJO Airport
"Property itself was nice and fine but there were a number of small details lacking that made our stay less than ideal. For one, there were no blankets or pillows provided for the two extra pull out beds. The water dispenser on the fridge didn’t work. The shampoo / conditioner dispensers in the showers ..."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Cozy 1-bedroom Apartment in Central Alajuela

5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft
"The apartment itself is very nice. The noise level was unbearable. The traffic noise all night was very bad. We got no sleep. Thr shower in the apartment os poor. Hot water yes but the shower is bad. The owners hut us with a 5 doller a hour sur charges to get into the apartment a little early."
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Stay near popular Alajuela attractions
- Juan Santamaría Park
- City Mall
- Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
- Plaza Real Alajuela
- Alajuela Cathedral
- Central Park
- Poás Volcano National Park
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Sabana Park
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Central Park
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Hospital Cima San José
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- National Theater of Costa Rica
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Mercado Central
- Catarata del Toro
- Hacienda Alsacia








