10 TOP Things to Do in Alajuela Province (2026 Activity Guide)

Poás is one of Costa Rica´s most active volcanoes, and the rain-fed sulphuric pool emits smoke and steam.

The weather here can change in an instant, so make sure to take photos quickly if you have a clear view of the crater. 10 minutes after I took this photo, clouds and fog covered the area and completely obstructed the view.

Downtown La Fortuna with El Arenal volcano looming in the background

A lovely waterfall near Arenal Volcano. I skipped the volcano hike and rode a horse to this spot. #blue

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What to do in Alajuela Province

Popular places to visit

Arenal Volcano

Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I

Tabacon Hot Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Pura Vida😍 Costa Rica = land of waterfalls:)
#life #culture

La Fortuna Waterfall

Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Rio Celeste Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails.

Los Lagos Hot Springs

You can take time to visit Los Lagos Hot Springs during your travels to Arenal Hot Springs. Discover the hot springs and volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Baldi Hot Springs

Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities like ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Ecotermales Fortuna

Enjoy a trip to Ecotermales Fortuna and popular activities like ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Discover the volcano viewpoints and hot springs in this romantic area.

Costa Rica Sky Adventures

You can take time to visit Costa Rica Sky Adventures during your travels to La Fortuna. Discover the volcano viewpoints and hot springs in this romantic area.

Areas of Alajuela Province

Barrio Pilo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Pilo and surrounding area, you can visit Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Arenal Volcano National Park.

El Millon

While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rincón Rodríguez

Check out nearby sights like Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita while you're spending some time in Rincón Rodríguez and the surrounding area.

Stuart Hertz

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Stuart Hertz and surrounding area, you can visit Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler and Catedral de la Mercedes.

El Indio

While there might not be top attractions in El Indio, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler and Catedral de la Mercedes.