About: This is your typical indoor roller skating rink. You can bring your own skates or rent from them. They also offer classes for those who need help getting started. They play music and have a small selection of snacks and drinks for sale. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting…
Category: Downtown Alajuela
City Games
About: This is an arcade for kids inside a mall. There is a good variety of games as well as a dedicated toddler playground. There are also several rides including bumper cars, a train, a swinging ship, a carousel, two trampolines, a small roller coaster, and a ferris wheel. They also offer birthday parties. Province:…
Costa Rican Organic Learning Farm
About: This is an interactive guided tour of a farm where you will get to learn about their products, meet their animals, and walk their trails. They emphasize sustainable and organic farming. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 54…
Zona Protectora El Chayote
About: There are several trails where you can walk as much as you want, up to 25 kilometers, so it is ideal for those looking for longer hikes. However if you are making a pit stop on your way to or from La Fortuna, you probably just want to do a short hike to stretch…
Zarcero Central Park
About: This is a short but sweet pit stop on the way to La Fortuna if you need to grab a coffee, a bite to eat, or go to the bathroom. The park is unique with its sculpted hedges, making it fun for young kids to run around and get their wiggles out. There are…
San Vicente Hideaway
About: This is a boutique hotel that offers a day pass for visitors to hike on their trails. They have several trails that visit waterfalls, viewpoints, and the extinct Platanar Volcano. The trails range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown San…
The Best Pineapple Tour CR
About: One of the few pineapple tours in Costa Rica, it is a great pit stop on the way to and from La Fortuna and a unique experience. They take you around the farm on a giant wagon pulled by a tractor. They provide a ton of information about how pineapples are grown and produced,…
Rio Cuarto Lagoon
About: This is a great pit stop if you want to get out in nature and on the water. This lagoon is just a few minutes off the main road on the way to La Fortuna. At the lagoon you can rent kayaks or stand up paddleboards by the hour and explore the lake at…
Proyecto Asis
About: This wildlife sanctuary strives to form intercultural connections and promote environmental awareness through volunteer and educational programs. They offer a guided wildlife tour as their main attraction, to which you can add several other options for a package deal, including a volunteer experience and a sloth sanctuary tour. They also offer an overnight homestay…
Nectandra Cloud Forest Reserve
About: This private reserve offers guided tours by reservation only. They focus on public education and reducing human impact on the rainforest. Their tours are tailored to the guests needs and interests, and include a short lecture. There is a cafe. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown…