Alajuela
Travel Guide





Visit Alajuela
Where to stay in Alajuela

El Carmen
El Carmen might not have many top sights, but City Mall and Central Market Alajuela are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Agonía
While La Agonía isn't home to many top sights, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bajo Cornizal
When in Bajo Cornizal, you can plan a visit to City Mall and Central Market Alajuela, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Corazón de Jesús
If you're spending some time in Corazón de Jesús, Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are top sights worth seeing.
La Guaria
The churches and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit La Guaria. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Plaza Real Alajuela are a few top sights nearby.

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
"Great location close to tow. Lovely, friendly staff who were very helpful and very patient with our beginner level Spanish. Room was just what we needed for our three day stop."
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Condominio Novatriana - SJO Airport

Cozy 1-bedroom Apartment in Central Alajuela

5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft
"Our stay at Oasis Loft was extremely disappointing, especially after travelling for almost 24 hours. Our taxi driver struggled to locate the apartment, and we ended up going around in circles, costing us an additional 5,000 colones. When we finally arrived, the keypad was unresponsive, and we spent ..."
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026
Stay near popular Alajuela attractions
Things to do

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner







