Options for parasailing in Downtown Alajuela:
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Vuelo Libre CR
About: This company offers tandem hang gliding tours, hourly or full-day rental of their hang glider, and an 8-day hang gliding course to learn how to solo hang glide. The tandem tours can be booked to last from 5-15 minutes or from 15-30 minutes, depending on the wind and weather conditions. Province: Alajuela Starting from:…
Downtown Alajuela Museums
Options for museums in Downtown Alajuela:
Sarchi Ox Cart Factory Eloy Alfaro
About: This is one of the original factories that made “carretas” or the traditional ox carts that you see throughout Costa Rica. It is mostly a souvenir shop, but it also still has a small factory in the back that you can get a short tour of. They will show you the water wheel that…
Museo Ferroviario
About: This is a small but full museum that used to be a train station, containing information mostly about the history of the railroad in Costa Rica, but also a random assortment of vintage items that you could probably spend hours looking at. Outside there is an old train engine on an abandoned rail line…
Juan Santamaria Museum
About: This museum is named after the national hero Juan Santamaria. The museum is housed in a former prison and barracks. It centers its exhibits on the National Campaign of 1856-1857 against the filibusters. It has a wide variety of permanent and temporary exhibits and displays including photographs, murals, replicas, dioramas, and more. A guide…
Downtown Alajuela Hikes
Options for hikes in Downtown Alajuela:
Snake Tours Serpientes de Atenas
About: This tour company focuses their tours on snakes and snake photography, teaching you tips on getting the best snake pictures. They offer guided night tours, as many snakes are nocturnal. However, in addition they do spot other reptiles and amphibians and other fauna in general that they may come across. They have 38 species…
Restaurante Los Senderos
About: This is a typical restaurant that offers an easy but technical hiking trail that allows you to see 7 waterfalls. It is pet friendly. You have the option of doing the hike self-guided or with a guide. You can swim in the river and natural pools. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to…
Reserva Natural Valle de los Quetzales
About: This reserve offers hiking trails, guided hikes, guided birdwatching tours, and night tours. They also have a cabin available for overnight stays. As the name implies, there is a good probability of Quetzal sighting during the months of February to June. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location: 1…