Top Things to do in Province of Alajuela
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What to do and see in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Proyecto Asis, Bogarin Trail, El Toledo Coffee Tour, Arenal Vida Campesina, Tapir Valley Nature Reserve, Monkey Park La Fortuna, Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, Poas Volcano.
Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
1. Proyecto Asis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,698 reviews
Previous Reservation is required. Proyecto Asis is a Wildlife Shelter and Environmental Education Center located very close to La Fortuna. Wild animals which have been found wounded, forsaken or are rescued from the black market by the local forest rangers are brought here. Those that cannot be released are used within our educational programs. In order to finance our shelter, we offer daily tours and volunteer activities. Schedules: Monday to Saturday at 8:30 am or at 1:00 pm. Sundays Closed. Easy access facilities and trails for all ages.
Reviewed By connierussell - Thunder Bay, Canada
My husband and I spent the full day at Proyecto Asis. We had a guided tour of the Sloth Rescue Centre in the morning (which ended up being a very good idea since it was a hot day and rescued sloths' enclosure requires standing in the sun so better to do that early), walked down to the local 'soda' for lunch, then had a guided tour of the main rescue centre in the morning, finishing with a short volunteer stint where we helped prepare and deliver food to some of the wildlife. Both guides were very good, explaining the reasons various animals were at the centre, which ones would be able to released, and rehabilitation/release process. We very much appreciated the philosophy of the place and were impressed with the good work they were doing. (One has to be careful in Costa Rica not to be sucked in by shady places who pretend to be doing wildlife rescue but are in fact exploiting animals for profit.) Spending time at Proyecto Asis was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended!
2. Bogarin Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 578 reviews
Our private trail offer a lot of wildlife just 5 minutes away from downtown La Fortuna, this tour is for nature lovers, we oofer a selfguided tour or a guided tour with pur experts guides. To make a reservation with us please contact us directly!
Reviewed By nkrul - Rehoboth Beach, United States
We had gone hiking on other trails in the area without a guide, and hadn’t seen any wildlife yet. So we went with a guided tour by William at Bogarin trail and it was one of the best tours I’ve ever done!! William has an amazing eye to spot the wildlife. We caught a mom and her baby sloth on video and poison frogs and many other animals. A must do tour when you are in Arenal!
3. El Toledo Coffee Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 398 reviews
We are a sustainable organic coffee farm. We have been using sustainably organic practices for over fourteen years. Today we are happy to consider ourselves environmentalists first, and coffee farmers second.
Reviewed By CJDueck - Altona, Canada
Highly recommend this coffee tour, if you enjoy learning the difference between organic and truly natural processes of coffee production. We have toured three other coffee plantations in CR and they were all unique and enjoyable, but this one I especially appreciated for the authenticity and the small farmer perspective.
4. Arenal Vida Campesina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Somos una Finca Integral Orgánica y un centro de aprendizaje que ofrece diferentes actividades para el disfrute de toda la familia. Usted podrá disfrutar y aprender sobre el proceso del chocolate, el proceso y tostado del café, la producción Orgánica de frutas y verduras, la caña de azúcar; ademas puede saborear la comida Orgánica tradicional Costarricense. Por las noches puede hacer caminatas nocturnas, por las mañana disfrutar del avistamiento de aves, entre otros. Las diferentes actividades las puede realizar en la Finca Arenal Vida Campesina tomando el tour de su preferencia.
Reviewed By helenwilling
We arrived at this farm a little apprehensive as to what was in store for us, we left having had the best time !!!! We had a brief explanation of he fruits and vegetables that were grown on the farm and then we learnt about sugarcane. We pressed some cane and sampled some of the juice we then got to try the sugar cane moonshine which I can only say was warming ! We were then given a little tour of a sample of what was grown in the farm which was really interesting. We picked some things which weed to be added to the dinner which was being prepared. We went inside and are split into groups to make some of the things for dinner ... some made tortillas which we then cooked some made a salsa and some made a delicious potato dish. We then sat down and had the most delicious Casada style dinner. There was a great little shopping corner where you could buy their coffee Cocoa beans and good quality souvenirs. Wine beers and water was available to purchase with dinner.
5. Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
Tapir Valley is a private ecological reserve located in rural northern Costa Rica. A group of concerned citizens purchased the land over ten years ago with the vision of protecting valuable rainforest habitat for many animals including the endangered Baird's Tapir. The reserve covers over 220 hectares of primary and secondary rainforest and adjoins the Volcano Tenorio National Park. No walk-ins permitted. Entry by reservation only.
Reviewed By 2bajadreamers - Los Barriles, Mexico
Spending two days here with Donald was the highlight of our stay near Bijagua. The grounds are beautiful, with many flowering plants, old growth trees, and even a large wetland area. The walking pathways are very good-good footing, wide and mostly level, with minimal steps and elevation changes, and well planned routes. For my purposes, the wide, open, areas in the gardens, forest edges, wetlands and grasslands were perfect for bird photography. The owner, Donald, was very knowledgeable and had spent much time (15+ years) in the reserve, so he could predict where we were likely to find specific species of birds that I wanted to photograph. All in all, a great place if you are interested in seeing Costa Rica nature, and especially birds, in an easy to access environment. If you are interested in photographing the birds, there might not be a better all around spot in northern Costa Rica.
6. Monkey Park La Fortuna
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Monkey Park was born as a new proposal of educational and interactive experiences with whomever decides to visit us, seen to be the best activity park in the fortune with options for all ages, mixing technology, culture and nature. You are invited to visit, enjoy, and share it with everyone who wants to know, is a magic forest with giant trees and QR codes to scan the whole information of the nature, MONKEY PARK is waiting for you.
7. Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,938 reviews
Explore Five Magnificent Waterfalls accessed by paved trails through Rain and Cloud Forest. Our Wildlife refuge features the Largest Aviary and Butterfly Observatory in Costa Rica as well as rescued Jaguars, Ocelots, Pumas, Capuchin and Spider Monkeys. Feed friendly Toucans and our 26 species of tame Hummingbirds and photograph beautiful Leaf Frogs in our Frog Habitat and venomous snakes in our Serpentarium. Located one hour from San Jose Airport near Poas Volcano.
Reviewed By revmichaelc
What's not to love about La Paz. 5 breathtaking waterfalls and beautiful and safe trails. I suggest you start with the animals and exhibits, eat lunch at their amazing buffet and then take your time to enjoy the waterfalls.
8. Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 504 reviews
Located in the north central part of the country, this extremely humid park contains the wintering grounds of thousands of migrant birds.
Reviewed By ginnyb2006
We went on this tour in March 2020, our guide was Pierre, he was very informative about the tours, the animals and Costa Rica in general I thoroughly recommend this tour and it's a bonus if you get Pierre! I only had my phone for photos, but don't fear..Pierre takes fantastic close up photos of everything you see, then Whatsap you the photo's free of charge, I recieved over 250 photo's! Don't miss this trip, you will see more wildlife here than anywhere else, full day including lunch and a beer..
9. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 800 reviews
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly Rescate Animal Zoo Ave) is a non-profit that has been rescuing wildlife for over 30 years. While educating the public about local wildlife, this rescue center and sanctuary also breeds endangered species for release to the wild. They have reintroduced several different species to previously extinct areas of Costa Rica and their current Scarlet Macaw breeding program plans to reintroduce a further 500 of the species by 2030. Every admission fee to the sanctuary goes to supporting their cause.
Reviewed By Allagash98 - Newton, United States
The center is 15 minutes from the airport, and it was an excellent place to spend a few hours before our flight. We enjoyed spotting the sloths, and seeing the peacocks and lizard which roam freely throughout the paths. Eating early at the cafe was a good call, since a bus tour arrived that Saturday and filled up the restaurant just as we finished.
10. Poas Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,396 reviews
Reviewed By EANash - Nashville, United States
You never know if you're going to get to see a view of the volcano or not but we took the chance and were really glad we did. Our tour guide getting us there was amazing and told us lots about the volcano, surrounding region and country of Costa Rica so even if we hadn't had a great view of the volcano (fortunately we did!), it would still have been an enjoyable trip because of the guide.
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