About: This canyoning company offers 8 different tours ranging in difficulty from beginner to intermediate to advanced. The tours are located at 8 different canyons, which are either in Cartago or Alajuela. The tours range in duration from 4-6 hours, with the majority being 6 hours. Many of the tours offer natural pools to jump…
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Downtown Cartago Amusement Parks
Options for amusement parks in Downtown Cartago:
Fun Center Rock Paper Scissors
About: This indoor playground hosts children’s birthday parties on the weekends, but during the week when it is not reserved it is open to the public. It is best for younger children. Food is not sold here but you can bring your own. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location:…
Top 10 in Downtown Alajuela
My top 10 picks for Downtown Alajuela, all kid-friendly: Honorable mentions: Restaurant picks:
All Downtown Alajuela Activities
A comprehensive list of all activities in Downtown Alajuela:
Downtown Alajuela Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown Alajuela:
Rescue Center Costa Rica
About: This rescue center hosts international volunteers but also allows day visitors looking to see some local wildlife that maybe they haven’t gotten lucky enough to see in the wild. You will get a guided tour teaching you about the animals in general as well as giving you their personal stories about how these animals…
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
About: One of the largest animal sanctuaries in Costa Rica, this rescue center boasts a wide variety of animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians that you can observe up close. They are focused on the rehabilitation of injured animals with the goal of returning them to the wild if possible. They have over 650…
Museo Vivo de Abejas
About: Just off Highway 3, this living museum of bees offers a short but informative guided tour of their bee garden that hosts 17 different species of bees. Of course, they have honey for sale that you would be remiss not to purchase. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location:…
Mariposario Vida de Colores
About: At this butterfly garden you will get an educational and interactive tour that illustrates all parts of the butterfly life cycle. The owners are passionate and knowledgeable and you will walk away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for these beautiful creatures. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location:…